Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
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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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...
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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 Flying Squirrel
Glaucomys sabrinus
A silent glider of the midnight forest, the Northern Flying Squirrel turns the canopy into a playground under the cov...
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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 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...
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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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