Species library

Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus nipalensis

The Mountain Hawk-Eagle is a powerful forest ghost, distinguished by its magnificent crest and feathered legs. Ruling...

Birds

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

Cuniculus taczanowskii

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

Mammals

Mountain Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aurifrons

The Mountain Parakeet is a resilient and vibrant resident of the high Andes. With its brilliant green plumage and soc...

Birds

Mountain Quail

Oreortyx pictus

The largest and most secretive quail in North America, the Mountain Quail is a master of the high-altitude brush. Wit...

Birds

Mountain Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus oreas

A hidden gem of Eastern mountain streams, the Mountain Redbelly Dace is a master of color and community, turning rock...

Fish

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 Trogon

Trogon mexicanus

With its brilliant red breast and iridescent green plumage, the Mountain Trogon is a crown jewel of the pine-oak high...

Birds

Mountain Whitefish

Prosopium williamsoni

A silver-scaled gem of western rivers, the Mountain Whitefish is a master of the cold-water current. Discover this so...

Fish

Mountain Zebra

Equus zebra

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

Mammals

Mourning Collared Dove

Streptopelia decipiens

Not to be confused with its North American namesake, the Mourning Collared Dove is a gem of the African savanna. Know...

Birds

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Famous for their soulful, rhythmic cooing and elegant pointed tails, Mourning Doves are one of North America’s most f...

Birds

Mourning Gecko

Lepidodactylus lugubris

Meet the world-traveling, all-female lizard known for its social chirps and chevron stripes. The Mourning Gecko is a ...

Reptiles

Mourning Sierra-Finch

Rhopospina fruticeti

Dressed in a sophisticated slate-gray suit with a striking black bib, the Mourning Sierra-Finch is the dapper gentlem...

Birds

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

A hidden gem of the undergrowth, the Mourning Warbler is a vibrant neotropical migrant known for its striking slate-g...

Birds

Mouse-colored Tyrannulet

Nesotriccus murinus

A master of camouflage, the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet is a charmingly understated flycatcher that thrives from the Pan...

Birds

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 Flowerpiercer

Diglossa mystacalis

A dapper specialist of the high Andes, the Moustached Flowerpiercer is famous for its bold white facial markings and ...

Birds

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

Mozambique Spitting Cobra

Naja mossambica

The Mozambique Spitting Cobra is one of Africa's most common and defensive elapids, famous for its 'sharpshooting' ve...

Reptiles

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

Multicolored Tanager

Chlorochrysa nitidissima

Endemic to the misty cloud forests of Colombia, the Multicolored Tanager is widely considered one of the most beautif...

Birds

Mummichog

Fundulus heteroclitus

Meet the Mummichog, the ultimate survivor of the salt marsh. From surviving the vacuum of space to thriving in pollut...

Fish

Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

A mysterious wanderer of the deep Pacific, Murphy's Petrel spends its life riding the ocean winds. This dark-winged t...

Birds

Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Meet the 'perching duck' of the Americas. With their unmistakable red-masked faces and quiet, hissing charm, Muscovy ...

Birds

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

The ghost of the north woods, the Muskellunge is North America's most formidable freshwater predator. Witness the pow...

Fish

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

Ondatra zibethicus

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

Mammals

Muslin Moth

Diaphora mendica

The Muslin Moth is a master of disguise and transformation, featuring a unique look for both males and females. Disco...

Insects

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

The Mute Swan is a symbol of elegance and tranquility, easily recognized by its snowy plumage and graceful S-curved n...

Birds

Mutton Snapper

Lutjanus analis

The Mutton Snapper is a master of the reef, recognized by its striking blue 'eyeliner' and a signature black spot. A ...

Fish

Namaqua Dove

Oena capensis

The Namaqua Dove is a tiny, long-tailed desert gem known for the male's striking black mask and incredible flying spe...

Birds

Namaqua Dwarf Adder

Bitis schneideri

Meet the Namaqua Dwarf Adder, a tiny marvel of the African dunes and the smallest viper in the world. This elusive 's...

Reptiles

Namaqua Sandgrouse

Pterocles namaqua

The Namaqua Sandgrouse is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible ability to carry water in its feather...

Birds

Namib Giant Ground Gecko

Chondrodactylus angulifer

A master of the desert sands, the Namib Giant Ground Gecko is a robust, nocturnal lizard known for its striking bande...

Reptiles

Namib Sand Gecko

Pachydactylus rangei

Meet the 'Ghost of the Dunes,' a translucent marvel that licks the morning fog to survive. With its unique webbed fee...

Reptiles