; characteristic white underside to tail; antlers found on males. Hibernates during winter months. Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Builds nests in trees. Weasel, Least (Mustela nivalis) 5.5 inches long (including tail). Carnivore; phocidae; 5 to 6 feet long; 300 to 400 pounds; gray-silver body, black eyes, harp-shaped markings on back. Fast swimmer. Porpoise, Harbor (Phocoena phocoena) Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Can reach speeds up to 30 mph. Semi-aquatic; can “walk” on water. 4 inches long, approx. Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Rat, Norway (Rattus norvegicus) Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Omnivore; crepuscular; rodent. Named for Frederick W. True, who first described them. Classified as Endangered. MASSACHUSETTS Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Skilled climber. Lives alone or in pods. Can stay submerged for over an hour. Migratory (April-Oct.). Fast swimmer. Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Also known as Many-toothed Blackfish and Electra Dolphin. Whale, Sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 3 to 3.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). Carnivore; delphinidae; up to 24 feet long; weighs up to 6,600 pounds; square head and black, gray, or brown back with white or gray "saddle" or patch behind dorsal fin; white-gray patch on belly and throat and white-gray stripe behind eyes; pointed flippers. Maryland Counties Skims the surface for crustaceans. Also known as Grey Seal, Atlantic Grey Seal, and Horsehead Seal. Classified as Endangered. Deer, Sika (Cervus nippon) Seal, Harbor (Phoca vitulina) Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 110 feet long; weighs up to 165 tons; long, tapered blue-gray back with light belly; ridge from blowhole to upper lip; baleen plates in mouth, grooves or pleats along throat. Maryland Government Maryland Universities & Colleges 16 inches long (including tail). The Northern Rocky Mountain states (Wyoming, Idaho and Montana) have an approximate population of 1,657 wolves … Carnivore; nocturnal; mustelid; 18.4 to 28 inches long. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. 5.1 to 8.4 inches long (including tail). 4 inches long (including tail). Carnivore; crepuscular; feline; 20 to 24 inches tall, 28 to 40 inches long. Mole, Hairy-tailed (Parascalops breweri) Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera. Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. Mole, Star-nosed (Condylura cristata) Acrobatic and fast swimmer. 9 inches long (including tail); distinct short tail. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Granivore; crepuscular; rodent; approx. Classified as Endangered. 9.7 inches long (excluding tail); fur is varying shades of gray, with occasional hints of brown. Also known as Rock Shrew. The Feral Horse is an introduced species. Can reach speeds up to 18 mph. Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Maryland State Symbols Fox, Red (Vulpes vulpes) Males "sing" songs that change over time, though all males in a population sing the same song. Lives alone. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; canine; 3.5 to 5.5 feet long, 2 to 3 feet tall at shoulder. Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in Maryland tracked down and captured a loose dog many residents believed to be a wolf. These species include the Gray wolf, American elk, Eastern mountain lion, Snowshoe hare, American marten and Eastern harvest mouse. Horse, Feral (Equus caballus) Carnivore; physeteridae; up to 52 feet long; weighs up to 45 tons; large head and gray back with occasional white markings on belly; ridged, wrinkled back; mouth's interior can be white; "spermaceti organ" in head that contains oil; blowhole on left side of head. Dolphin, Short-beaked Common (Delphinus delphis) Vole, Rock (Microtus chrotorrhinus) Migratory. Opossum, Virginia (Didelphis virginiana) Also known as Blackfish and Pothead. Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Eastern Fox Squirrel, Glen Burnie, Maryland, January 2011. Distinguished from harbor seal by longer face and fewer spots on body. Fisher (Martes pennanti) Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. Lives in small pod; barely visible at surface. Classified as Endangered. Males usually are scarred and have a pair of teeth on tip of lower jaw. ; dark gray back and light sides with white belly and spotted throughout. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; approx. ???? Carnivore; delphinidae; 8 feet long; weighs 300 to 350 lbs. Vole, Meadow (Microtus pennsylvanicus) Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 5 to 8 inches long (including tail). Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. Distinguished from harbor seal by longer face and fewer spots on body. Also known as Biscayan Right Whale. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 7 to 9.5 inches long (including tail). Lives in small matriarchal pod. Males usually are scarred and have a pair of teeth on tip of lower jaw. Named for Georges Cuvier, who first described them. Also known as Cachalot. Maryland Universities & Colleges Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; approx. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. 4 inches long (including tail). Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. Shrew, Smoky (Sorex fumeus) Finally got a pic of the wolf shot last year in Md. The Nutria is an invasive species. More so in Western Maryland and the northern counties like Hartford and Cecil than on the lower shore. Porpoise, Harbor (Phocoena phocoena) The Norway Rat is an introduced species. Also known as Sulphur Bottom. The Feral Horse is an introduced species. 3.9 inches long (including tail). Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Herbivore; crepuscular; leporidae; 14.5 to 15.5 inches long; fur turns white in winter, and brown in warmer months; black-tipped ears all year. Omnivore; diurnal; rodent; 5 to 6 inches long; striped back. Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Highly intelligent. Lives in pod. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Leghold (foothold) traps were used exclusively to live capture otter at donor sites on the Eastern Shore. There are a total of 42 AZA approved wildlife centers and zoos all over the country where you can see the red wolf. Acting Deputy Superintendent at Rock Creek Park Jeremy Sweat says there are no wolves in Rock Creek Park and there haven’t been for a long time. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. Whale, Common Minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Prefers forested, mountainous regions. Dolphin, Striped (Stenella coeruleoalba) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; up to 24 inches long. 5.1 to 8.4 inches long (including tail). Maryland Municipalities 8 inches long (including tail); distinct yellow-tipped nose. Carnivore; ziphiidae; 16 to 24 feet long; weighs up to 6,800 pounds; cigar-shaped gray or brown-red back with light belly; often covered with scars and scratches; white stripe along back; males have a pair of teeth on lower jaw's tip; small concave head and short beak; small flippers can be tucked into body. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 3 to 3.5 inches (including tail); weighs 2 to 3 grams; can jump 4.5 inches vertically. M Mole, Star-nosed (Condylura cristata) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. ; characteristic white underside to tail; antlers found on males. Some speculate that they arrived in the 17th or 18th century, escaping from shipwrecked vessels by swimming to shore. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Elk, American (Cervus elaphus) Semi-aquatic. Rat, Black (Rattus rattus) Spain's wolf population is estimated at 2,000–3,000 and growing. 4 inches long, approx. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Solitary hunter. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Lives in small pod. Largest brain on Earth. These species include the Gray wolf, American elk, Eastern mountain lion, Snowshoe hare, American marten and Eastern harvest mouse. Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. Semi-aquatic. Sprays an odorous secretion as a defense mechanism. Shrew, Least (Cryptotis parva) Hare, Snowshoe (Lepus americanus) Prefers deciduous forests. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long (including tail); distinct feet (including ankles) are completely white. Dolphin, Risso's (Grampus griseus) Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Herbivore; crepuscular; leporidae; 15.5 to 17 inches long; weighs 1.75 to 2.5 lbs. Whale, Fin (Balaenoptera physalus) Also known as Eastern Flying Squirrel. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 60 feet long; weighs up to 50 tons; sleek gray-blue or black back with light belly is often scarred; tall, hooked dorsal fin; baleen plates in mouth, pleats along throat. Whale, North Atlantic Right (Eubalaena glacialis) Weasel, Least (Mustela nivalis) Manatee, West Indian (Trichechus manatus) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 2.5 to 7 inches long (including tail). Solitary hunter. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie (left), June 2019 & Maryland State Symbols Metacafe,  Carnivore; crepuscular; feline; 5 to 9 feet long (including tail), 2 to 2.5 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 64 to 198 lbs. Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) Also known as Cachalot. Search the Manual Semi-aquatic. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 16 to 24 inches long; long, narrow, scaled tail. Migratory. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 6.2 inches long (including tail). Woodrat, Allegheny (Neotoma magister) Also known as Field Mouse, or Meadow Mouse. Primarily nests in tree hollows. Prefers deciduous forests. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4.3 to 5.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). Semi-aquatic. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 16 to 24 inches long; long, narrow, scaled tail. Generally slow-moving, but capable of short bursts of speed. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4.3 to 5.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). Primarily nests in tree hollows. Hibernates during winter months. Ermine (Mustela erminea) Omnivore; nocturnal; procyonidae; 16 to 28 inches long, 9 to 12 inches tall at shoulders; distinct "bandit mask" coloring around eyes. Lives alone or in small pod. Seal, Harbor (Phoca vitulina) Sprays an odorous secretion as a defense mechanism. Primarily nests in tree hollows. Skilled climber. Migratory. The Norway Rat is an introduced species. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Prefers farmlands and meadows. Migratory. Eastern Fox Squirrel, Glen Burnie, Maryland, January 2011. Burrows. Also known as Common Shrew and Masked Shrew. Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Prefers mixed forests of large trees. Also known as Blackfish, Orca, and Sea Wolf. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 110 feet long; weighs up to 165 tons; long, tapered blue-gray back with light belly; ridge from blowhole to upper lip; baleen plates in mouth, grooves or pleats along throat. Burrows. Mink (Mustela vison) Prefers caves, mines, and rocky areas. Feeds by lunging into prey schools. Hunts prey in groups, similar to wolf packs. Carnivore; delphinidae; up to 32 feet long; weighs up to 11 tons; black back with white belly and white patches near eyes; tall dorsal fin with white or gray "saddle" or patch behind it. Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Herbivore; diurnal; cervidae; 5.2 to 7.3 feet long, 2.7 to 3.3 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 130 to 300 lbs. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; distinct covering of barbed quills. Whale, Killer (Orcinus orca) Omnivore; crepuscular; mephitidae; 16 to 23 inches; distinct "broken" pattern to stripes, giving impression of spots. Classified as Endangered. Squirrel, Southern Flying (Glaucomys volans) Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. Carnivore; 35 to 55 inches long; webbed feet and water-repellant fur. Eastern Fox Squirrel, Glen Burnie, Maryland, January 2011. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Lives in pod. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Lives alone or in small pod. Lives in matriarchal pod. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Vole, Woodland (Microtus pinetorum) Whale, Short-finned Pilot (Globicephala macrorhynchus) 16 inches long (including tail). Also known as Sea Cow. Slow swimmer. Pack hunter. ; dark back, white belly, with gray-gold pattern along sides. Skilled climber; immune to snake venom. Generally slow-moving, but capable of short bursts of speed. Also known as Yellow-nosed Vole. Can leap up to 12 feet horizontally. Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Porpoise, Harbor (Phocoena phocoena) White-tailed Deer (right) (Odocoileus virginianus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, September 2015. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 110 feet long; weighs up to 165 tons; long, tapered blue-gray back with light belly; ridge from blowhole to upper lip; baleen plates in mouth, grooves or pleats along throat. Also known as Mountain Lion, Panther, and Puma. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Capable of short bursts of speed. Skilled climber. Lives alone or in pods. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, June 2015 (left) & June 2019 (right). Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Burrows. Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Teeth can grow up to 4 inches long. Skilled climber. Hare, Snowshoe (Lepus americanus) Bear track on sand, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Lives alone or in pods. Lives in pod. Swims and burrows. The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Can glide great distances; uses tail to steer in midair. Distinguished from harbor seal by longer face and fewer spots on body. Maryland DNR has successfully reintroduced river otter to western Maryland and Pennsylvania. Also known as Canadian Porcupine, and North American Porcupine. Maryland Municipalities Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. I visited one such facility, the Salisbury Zoo in Maryland, home to two of the approximately 190 wolves kept in captivity. Marten, American (Martes americana) Semi-aquatic; can “walk” on water. Feral horses [Assateague horses], Assateague Island National Park Seashore (Worcester County), October 2016. Dolphin, Bottlenose (Tursiops truncatus) Lives in small pod. The Black Rat is an introduced species. Generally slow-moving, but capable of short bursts of speed. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Also known as Common Dolphin and Short-beaked Saddleback Dolphin. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; short-lived (two to five years). Coyote (Canis latrans) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8.2 to 9 inches long. Primarily subterranean. Also known as Blue-white Dolphin and Streaker. Skilled climber. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. The Black Rat is an introduced species. Carnivore; delphinidae; 10 to 13 feet long; weighs 600 to 1,000 lbs. Herd animal. Lives alone or in pods. certified vaccine against rabies, without first having obtained a permit from the Service." ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Lives in pod. Slow swimmer. Also known as Groundhog. Can jump more than 15 feet horizontally. Skilled climber. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Lives in matriarchal pod. ; bulbous head, large grayish-white body, scarred skin. Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus obscurus. Shrew, Smoky (Sorex fumeus) Burrows. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. Also known as Bridled Dolphin, Gulf Stream Spotted Dolphin, and Spotted Porpoise. 3.9 inches long (including tail). Fox, Red (Vulpes vulpes) Whale, Pygmy Sperm (Kogia breviceps) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long, 7 to 8 inch tail; distinct furred tail. 15 inches long (excluding tail). Classified as regionally extinct (no wild herds) in Maryland. Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. Rat, Marsh Rice (Oryzomys palustris) Also known as Assateague Pony or Chincoteage Pony. Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) Maryland Counties Whale, Killer (Orcinus orca) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long; approx. Granivore; diurnal; rodent; approx. Prefers dense forests. Wolf populations in Europe are now in a favourable conservation status.. Portugal has a stable wolf population of 200–300, which is afforded full protection. Thrives in close proximity to humans. Carnivore; physeteridae; up to 52 feet long; weighs up to 45 tons; large head and gray back with occasional white markings on belly; ridged, wrinkled back; mouth's interior can be white; "spermaceti organ" in head that contains oil; blowhole on left side of head. Prefers forested, mountainous regions. Also known as Eastern Flying Squirrel. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; 2.7 to 3.5 inches long, 8.5 to 9.7 inch wingspan; distinct tri-colored hair (dark brown-yellow-black). Skilled climber. Omnivore; crepuscular; rodent. Omnivore; crepuscular; mephitidae; 16 to 23 inches; distinct "broken" pattern to stripes, giving impression of spots. Also known as Brown Rat, Common Rat, Hanover Rat, Norwegian Rat, and Wharf Rat. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4.3 to 6.7 inches long (including tail); distinct chestnut brown stripe running from head to tail. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 85 feet long; weighs up to 80 tons; sleek, slender black or gray-brown back with white belly; right lower jaw is white while left is black; underside of tail is white with gray outline; "V"-shaped head with gray marks behind it; baleen plates in mouth, pleats along throat. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Both resemble small dogs. Carnivore; delphinidae; 8 feet long; weighs 300 to 350 lbs. Maryland Manual On-Line Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long, 7 to 8 inch tail; distinct furred tail. Maryland Counties Mouse, Deer (Peromyscus maniculatus) Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. O Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Rat, Norway (Rattus norvegicus) Deer, Sika (Cervus nippon) Carnivore; phocidae; 5 to 6 feet long; 300 to 400 pounds; gray-silver body, black eyes, harp-shaped markings on back. Hibernates in winter months. Coyote (Canis latrans) Also known as White-footed Deermouse and Wood Mouse. Climbs and swims. Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Burrows and climbs. Burrows. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) Whale, Sei (Balaenoptera borealis) Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; 14 to 48 inches long (including tail); distinct black-tipped tail. 6.5 inches long. Named for Georges Cuvier, who first described them. Males "sing" songs that change over time, though all males in a population sing the same song. Lives in small pod. Traps prey in "bubble nets" before lunging in. Carnivore; kogiidae; up to 12 feet long; weighs up to 1,000 pounds; gray-blue or brown back with pink or white belly and wrinkled skin; circular marking around bulging eyes with false gill plate behind; shark-like head with pointed snout; "spermaceti organ" in head that contains oil. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Prefers damp, open habitats. Prefers marshes and swamps. Maryland Municipalities Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Migratory. Pack hunter; burrowing animal, yet primarily uses existing burrows and dens. Lives in pod. Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. Thrives in close proximity to humans. 15 inches long (excluding tail). Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Classified as Endangered. Bat, Little Brown (Myotis lucifugus) Intelligent. Hibernates during winter months. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 85 feet long; weighs up to 80 tons; sleek, slender black or gray-brown back with white belly; right lower jaw is white while left is black; underside of tail is white with gray outline; "V"-shaped head with gray marks behind it; baleen plates in mouth, pleats along throat. 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