Species library

Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

325–360 of 576 species

Mohave Ground Squirrel

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...

Mammals
Mona Monkey

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...

Mammals
Mongolian Gazelle

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...

Mammals
Montane Vole

Montane Vole

Microtus montanus

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

Mammals
Moose

Moose

Alces alces

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

Mammals
Mountain Cottontail

Mountain Cottontail

Sylvilagus nuttallii

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

Mammals
Mountain Gazelle

Mountain Gazelle

Gazella gazella

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

Mammals
Mountain Goat

Mountain Goat

Oreamnos americanus

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

Mammals
Mountain Hare

Mountain Hare

Lepus timidus

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

Mammals
Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion

Puma concolor

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

Mammals
Mountain Paca

Mountain Paca

Cuniculus taczanowskii

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

Mammals
Mountain Reedbuck

Mountain Reedbuck

Redunca fulvorufula

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

Mammals
Mountain Zebra

Mountain Zebra

Equus zebra

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

Mammals
mouse-tailed shrew

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 ...

Mammals
Moustached Monkey

Moustached Monkey

Cercopithecus cephus

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

Mammals
Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

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

Mammals
Muskox

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 ...

Mammals
Muskrat

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

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

Mammals
Narrow-toed Feather-tailed Glider

Narrow-toed Feather-tailed Glider

Acrobates pygmaeus

Meet the world's smallest gliding mammal, a tiny marvel with a tail like a feather and a leap that defies its size. T...

Mammals
Natal Red Rockhare

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...

Mammals
New England Cottontail

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...

Mammals
Nilgiri Langur

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...

Mammals
Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiritragus hylocrius

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

Mammals
North American Porcupine

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'...

Mammals
North American River Otter

North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

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

Mammals
Northeastern Marsh Rice Rat

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 ...

Mammals
Northeastern Silky Anteater

Northeastern Silky Anteater

Cyclopes didactylus

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

Mammals
Northern Broad-footed Mole

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...

Mammals
Northern Elephant Seal

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...

Mammals
Northern Flying Squirrel

Northern Flying Squirrel

Glaucomys sabrinus

A silent glider of the midnight forest, the Northern Flying Squirrel turns the canopy into a playground under the cov...

Mammals
Northern Fur Seal

Northern Fur Seal

Callorhinus ursinus

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

Mammals
Northern Gray-bellied Squirrel

Northern Gray-bellied Squirrel

Callosciurus caniceps

A silver-bellied acrobat of the Asian canopy, the Northern Gray-bellied Squirrel is a master of the treetops. From th...

Mammals
Northern Montane Shrew

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...

Mammals
Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo

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...

Mammals
Northern Olingo

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...

Mammals
Northern Pig-tailed Macaque

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...

Mammals

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