Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Mohave Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus mohavensis

A rare gem of the California desert, the Mohave ground squirrel is a master of timing, emerging for only a few months...

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Mona Monkey

Cercopithecus mona

With its striking blue-grey face and acrobatic spirit, the Mona Monkey is a jewel of the West African canopy. Equally...

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Mongolian Gazelle

Procapra gutturosa

A master of the open plains, the Mongolian Gazelle is a high-speed nomad that traverses the vast Central Asian steppe...

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Montane Vole

Microtus montanus

The Montane Vole is the tiny, tireless tunnel-maker of the West, thriving in rugged mountain meadows and surviving ha...

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Moose

Alces alces

Meet the undisputed titan of the northern woods. With its massive palmate antlers and iconic silhouette, the moose is...

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Mountain Cottontail

Sylvilagus nuttallii

A hardy survivor of the western high country, the Mountain Cottontail is easily recognized by its rusty-colored legs ...

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Mountain Gazelle

Gazella gazella

An icon of the Levantine landscape, the Mountain Gazelle is a master of speed and agility, thriving across rugged hil...

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Mountain Goat

Oreamnos americanus

Meet the ultimate high-altitude specialist. With gravity-defying hooves and a thick, snow-white coat, the Mountain Go...

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Mountain Hare

Lepus timidus

The ultimate survivor of the high peaks, the Mountain Hare is a shapeshifter that swaps its earthy summer browns for ...

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Mountain Lion

Puma concolor

The ultimate master of camouflage, the Mountain Lion is a silent guardian of the American wilderness. From the snowy ...

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Mountain Paca

Cuniculus taczanowskii

Meet the 'spotted phantom' of the high Andes. The Mountain Paca is a secretive, fruit-loving rodent that navigates th...

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Mountain Reedbuck

Redunca fulvorufula

A master of the high-altitude slopes, the Mountain Reedbuck is a graceful antelope known for its distinctive whistlin...

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Mountain Zebra

Equus zebra

The Mountain Zebra is the rugged alpinist of the equine world, uniquely adapted with specialized hooves and bold 'gri...

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mouse-tailed shrew

Crocidura muricauda

A miniature marvel of the West African rainforest, the mouse-tailed shrew is famous for a tail that stretches longer ...

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Moustached Monkey

Cercopithecus cephus

Meet the 'masked' acrobat of the African canopy, known for its striking blue eyes and iconic white moustache. These s...

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Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Recognizable by their namesake ears and rugged grace, Mule Deer are the iconic sentinels of the American West. From h...

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Muskox

Ovibos moschatus

A shaggy relic of the Ice Age, the muskox is a testament to survival in the world's harshest climates. Known as 'the ...

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Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

The muskrat is a master of the marsh, a resilient and resourceful architect that transforms every waterway it touches...

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Natal Red Rockhare

Pronolagus crassicaudatus

A specialist of the Southern African highlands, the Natal Red Rockhare is a reclusive beauty with a vibrant rufous co...

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New England Cottontail

Sylvilagus transitionalis

The New England Cottontail is the Northeast's original brush-dweller, a master of the thicket that thrives in the den...

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Nilgiri Langur

Semnopithecus johnii

Meet the 'Ghost of the Sholas,' a striking black-furred primate with a golden crown found only in the mist-covered mo...

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Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiritragus hylocrius

Experience the 'Mountain Monarch' of Southern India. The Nilgiri Tahr is a master of the mist-covered peaks, known fo...

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North American Porcupine

Erethizon dorsatum

The North American Porcupine is a slow-moving, quill-covered marvel of the forest that often goes unnoticed until it'...

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North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

Playful, sleek, and exceptionally smart, the North American River Otter is a crown jewel of backyard wildlife sightin...

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Northeastern Marsh Rice Rat

Oryzomys palustris

A master of the wetlands, the Marsh Rice Rat is a sleek, semiaquatic rodent that navigates the tides with ease. This ...

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Northeastern Silky Anteater

Cyclopes didactylus

Meet the 'golden ghost' of the canopy—the world's smallest anteater. Shimmering and elusive, the Northeastern Silky A...

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Northern Broad-footed Mole

Scapanus latimanus

The Northern Broad-footed Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, using its specialized spade-like paws to navigate a hidd...

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Northern Elephant Seal

Mirounga angustirostris

The Northern Elephant Seal is a true titan of the Pacific, known for its record-breaking deep-sea dives and the thund...

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Northern Fur Seal

Callorhinus ursinus

The Northern Fur Seal is the charismatic athlete of the North Pacific, known for its incredible migration and thick, ...

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Northern Montane Shrew

Sorex obscurus

A tiny, high-metabolism hunter of the mountain undergrowth, the Northern Montane Shrew is a master of the hidden worl...

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Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo

Cabassous centralis

The Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo is a ghost of the tropical forest floor, recognized by its unique scale-less tail...

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Northern Olingo

Bassaricyon gabbii

Meet the ghost of the canopy—the Northern Olingo is a rare, agile relative of the raccoon that spends its life in the...

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Northern Pig-tailed Macaque

Macaca leonina

A social strategist of the Southeast Asian canopy, the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque is easily recognized by its 'pigta...

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Northern Pocket Gopher

Thomomys talpoides

Meet the master tunneler of the North. The Northern Pocket Gopher is a secretive underground engineer that reshapes t...

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Northern Red Muntjac

Muntiacus vaginalis

Often heard before they are seen, the Northern Red Muntjac is a primitive and fascinating 'barking deer' that brings ...

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Northern Right Whale Dolphin

Lissodelphis borealis

The only finless dolphin in the North Pacific, this sleek 'sea-serpent' of the deep is a master of high-speed acrobat...