Species library

Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

A nocturnal acrobat that turns suburban walls into hunting grounds. Meet the Mediterranean House Gecko, the vocal 'Mo...

Reptiles

Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

A cryptic predator of the deep, the Mediterranean Moray fascinates with its serpent-like grace and striking marbled p...

Fish

Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse

Coris julis

A dazzling jewel of the shallows, the Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse is famous for its striking orange zigzags and rema...

Fish

Mediterranean Water Shrew

Neomys milleri

A pint-sized predator of the water's edge, the Mediterranean Water Shrew is a master of the damp shadows. With its ve...

Mammals

Megamouth Shark

Megachasma pelagios

A gentle giant of the deep, the Megamouth Shark is a prehistoric-looking filter feeder that was only discovered by hu...

Fish

Melodious Blackbird

Dives dives

A master of song and adaptability, the Melodious Blackbird is a charismatic resident of Central American landscapes. ...

Birds

Melodious Warbler

Hippolais polyglotta

The Melodious Warbler is a vibrant summer guest known for its acrobatic foraging and a song so complex it often mimic...

Birds

Melon Aphid

Aphis gossypii

The Melon Aphid is a tiny titan of the garden, capable of building massive colonies through the power of cloning. Dis...

Insects

Merlin

Falco columbarius

A small but incredibly fierce falcon, the Merlin is a master of high-speed aerial pursuit. Once a rare sight in subur...

Birds

Metallic Brown Flea Beetle

Crepidodera browni

The Metallic Brown Flea Beetle is a shimmering, coppery gymnast of the insect world. Though no larger than a grain of...

Insects

Metallic-green Tanager

Tangara labradorides

A shimmering emerald of the Andes, the Metallic-green Tanager is a master of acrobatic foraging. Found in the lush cl...

Birds

Meves's Starling

Lamprotornis mevesii

A masterpiece of iridescence and elegance, Meves's Starling is famous for its shimmering purple-blue plumage and exce...

Birds

Mexican Bean Beetle

Epilachna varivestis

A striking copper-colored cousin of the common ladybug, the Mexican Bean Beetle is a master of the legume patch. Whil...

Insects

Mexican Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys mexicanus

Recognizable by the nine neat rows of spots dancing across its back, the Mexican Ground Squirrel is a master of the s...

Mammals

Mexican Jay

Aphelocoma wollweberi

Meet the Mexican Jay, the social architect of the southwestern mountains. Known for their complex family lives and st...

Birds

Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus mexicanus

The most widespread armored mammal in North America, the Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo is a persistent digger known fo...

Mammals

Mexican Parrot Snake

Leptophis mexicanus

A master of arboreal camouflage, the Mexican Parrot Snake is a vibrant, slender hunter that brings a touch of tropica...

Reptiles

Mexican Silverspot

Dione moneta

A shimmering jewel of the tropics, the Mexican Silverspot dazzles with its bright orange wings and brilliant metallic...

Insects

Mexican Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

A shimmering emerald jewel of the highlands, the Mexican Violetear is as bold as it is beautiful, known for its strik...

Birds

Mexican Woodrat

Neotoma mexicana

The ultimate collector of the animal kingdom, the Mexican Woodrat is a nocturnal architect that builds complex dens i...

Mammals

Midas Combtooth Blenny

Ecsenius midas

A shimmering streak of gold in the tropical current, the Midas Combtooth Blenny is the reef's most famous social mimi...

Fish

Middle Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocoptes medius

Meet the specialist of the ancient oaks. The Middle Spotted Woodpecker is a vibrant, red-crowned beauty that trades t...

Birds

Midnight Parrotfish

Scarus coelestinus

The Midnight Parrotfish is the majestic 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs, recognizable by its stunning electric-blue...

Fish

Military Macaw

Ara militaris

With their striking olive-green 'uniform' and brilliant red accents, Military Macaws are the emerald jewels of the mo...

Birds

Milkfish

Chanos chanos

The 'national fish of the Philippines,' the milkfish is a silver-scaled marvel of the Indo-Pacific known for its incr...

Fish

Milky Stork

Mycteria cinerea

The Milky Stork is a majestic, snowy-white wader and one of Southeast Asia's most endangered coastal birds. Watch as ...

Birds

Mimic Filefish

Paraluteres prionurus

The Mimic Filefish is a master of underwater deception, perfectly imitating a toxic pufferfish to ward off predators....

Fish

Mimic Shiner

Paranotropis volucellus

A master of camouflage and social schooling, the Mimic Shiner is a shimmering jewel of North American freshwater syst...

Fish

Mink Frog

Lithobates septentrionalis

Often called the 'North Frog,' this aquatic specialist is famous for its unique onion-like scent and rhythmic hammeri...

Amphibians

Mint beetle

Chrysolina coerulans

The Mint beetle is a living jewel of the garden, boasting a shimmering cobalt armor that stands out against the green...

Insects

minute cypress scale

Carulaspis minima

A microscopic architect of the evergreen world, the minute cypress scale hides beneath a snowy white shield. These ti...

Insects

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

The Mississippi Kite is a master of the summer skies, known for its sleek silver plumage and incredible aerial agilit...

Birds

Mistle Thrush

Turdus viscivorus

Meet the 'Stormcock' of the bird world, a bold and hardy thrush that sings in the face of the wind. With its striking...

Birds

Mistletoe Tyrannulet

Zimmerius parvus

A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Mistletoe Tyrannulet is famous for its specialized diet and energetic tail-...

Birds

Mitred Parakeet

Psittacara mitratus

A vibrant burst of Andean green and red, the Mitred Parakeet is the charismatic parrot that has turned North American...

Birds

Ménétries's Warbler

Curruca mystacea

A spirited desert voyager, Ménétries's Warbler is famous for its striking white 'moustache' and its energetic, tail-f...

Birds