Species library

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

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

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

A hidden gem of the Southeast, the Mole Kingsnake is a glossy, subterranean hunter that keeps local rodent population...

Reptiles

Mole Snake

Pseudaspis cana

The Mole Snake is Southern Africa's premier underground hunter, a non-venomous powerhouse that keeps rodent populatio...

Reptiles

Moltoni's Warbler

Curruca subalpina

A hidden gem of the Mediterranean thickets, Moltoni's Warbler is a master of stealth and song. With its delicate salm...

Birds

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

Monarch

Danaus plexippus

The Monarch is the crown jewel of the backyard garden, famous for its vibrant orange wings and its legendary multi-ge...

Insects

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

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

The only parrot that builds its own 'apartment complex' out of sticks, the Monk Parakeet is a social, bright-green ma...

Birds

Monkey Goby

Neogobius fluviatilis

A master of the riverbed, the monkey goby is a hardy traveler that has hopped its way across Europe. With its distinc...

Fish

Monocellate Cobra

Naja kaouthia

The Monocellate Cobra is an iconic symbol of Asian wildlife, famous for the single 'eye' on its hood and its incredib...

Reptiles

Montagu's Harrier

Circus pygargus

The Montagu's Harrier is an elegant, long-winged specialist of the open plains, famous for its 'sky-dancing' displays...

Birds

Montane Brown Frog

Rana ornativentris

A resilient inhabitant of Japan's highland forests, the Montane Brown Frog is famous for its early spring appearances...

Amphibians

Montane Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia striaticollis

A master of the Andean cloud forest, the Montane Foliage-gleaner is an acrobatic insect-hunter that brings life to th...

Birds

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

Montezuma Oropendola

Psarocolius montezuma

The architect of the tropical canopy, the Montezuma Oropendola is famous for its massive hanging nests and a call tha...

Birds

Montezuma Quail

Cyrtonyx montezumae

Meet the 'Harlequin of the Woods,' a master of camouflage with one of the most striking facial patterns in the bird w...

Birds

Moor Frog

Rana arvalis

Meet the Moor Frog, a master of transformation that survives the frozen winter only to turn a brilliant sky-blue come...

Amphibians

Moorish Gecko

Tarentola mauritanica

Meet the 'Common Wall Gecko,' a spiny-skinned night hunter that has lived alongside humans for centuries. Famous for ...

Reptiles

Moose

Alces alces

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

Mammals

Morelet's Crocodile

Crocodylus moreletii

Meet the 'Mexican Crocodile,' a broad-snouted master of the Central American wetlands. Known for its shy nature and d...

Reptiles

Morelet's Seedeater

Sporophila morelleti

A dapper little bird with a tuxedo-like appearance, Morelet's Seedeater is a cheerful resident of grassy meadows and ...

Birds

Morning-glory Plume Moth

Emmelina monodactyla

A master of disguise that looks more like a floating twig than a moth, the Morning-glory Plume Moth is a fascinating ...

Insects

Morrison's Bumble Bee

Bombus morrisoni

The Morrison's Bumble Bee is the golden icon of the American West. With its fuzzy yellow coat and industrious spirit,...

Insects