Mammals

Explore wild mammal species documented through real-world encounters, field observations, and detailed species guides.

Featured Mammals

Eastern Gray Squirrel

A common tree squirrel found in forests and neighborhoods, recognized for its bushy tail and agile climbing ability.

Ground Hog

A groundhog, a burrowing rodent native to North America known for its strong digging ability and underground burrows.

White-Tail Deer

A wild deer native to North America, known for its alert behavior and distinctive white tail.

All Mammal Species

Wild Horses

Wild horses grazing in the Outer Banks, North Carolina (feral domestic horses)

Eastern Gray Squirrel

A common tree squirrel found in forests and neighborhoods, recognized for its bushy tail and agile climbing ability.

White-Tail Deer

A wild deer native to North America, known for its alert behavior and distinctive white tail.

Ground Hog

A groundhog, a burrowing rodent native to North America known for its strong digging ability and underground burrows.

Explore Other Wildlife Categories

Birds

Bird species observed in woodlands, wetlands, waterways, and migration habitats.

Reptiles

Cold-blooded reptiles including snakes, turtles, and other scaled wildlife species.

Amphibians

Frogs, salamanders, and moisture-dependent amphibians found near wetlands and streams.

Fish

Aquatic wildlife observed in ponds, creeks, rivers, wetlands, and freshwater habitats.

Insects

Insect species documented through macro photography and real-world field encounters.

Arachnids

Arachnids including spiders, ticks, and other eight-legged invertebrate species.

Other Invertebrates

Unique invertebrate wildlife including millipedes, worms, and other small decomposers.

Field Observation

Real-world nature discoveries, unusual encounters, tracks, behaviors, and observations documented directly from the field.

Plants

Wild plants documented through real-world encounters including native flowers, woodland species, and seasonal vegetation.

Domestic

Domesticated species including chickens, farm animals, pets, and human-associated wildlife encounters.

Exhibits

Wildlife and marine species observed in aquariums, zoos, nature centers, and educational exhibits.

Bones

Animal bones and skeletal remains documented through field discoveries and wildlife identification.