Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

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

Birds

Multicolored Tanager

Chlorochrysa nitidissima

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

Fish

Mummichog

Fundulus heteroclitus

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

Birds

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 ...

Fish

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

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

Mammals

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...

Insects

Muslin Moth

Diaphora mendica

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

Birds

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...

Fish

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 ...