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Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 35 feet long; weighs up to 10 tons; dark gray-black back with white belly; gray streak between pectoral fins; two gray-white patches around middle; lower jaw extends further than upper; baleen plates in mouth, grooves or pleats along throat; pointed snout, white stripe on flippers. Lives in matriarchal pod. Burrows. Lives alone or in small herds. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 35 feet long; weighs up to 10 tons; dark gray-black back with white belly; gray streak between pectoral fins; two gray-white patches around middle; lower jaw extends further than upper; baleen plates in mouth, grooves or pleats along throat; pointed snout, white stripe on flippers. Highly intelligent. Also known as Cachalot. Whale, Dwarf Sperm (Kogia simus) Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), Irvine Nature Center exhibit at Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Maryland, October 2019. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Hibernates in winter months. Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. Seal, Gray (Halichoerus grypus) 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. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Solitary hunter. Lives in pod. Dolphin, Atlantic White-sided (Lagenorhynchus acutus) Marten, American (Martes americana) Carnivore; delphinidae; up to 25 feet long; weighs up to 5,000 pounds; black, gray or brown body with white markings; square, sometimes creased, forehead or melon; long, sickle-shaped flippers. Others contend that early settlers left the horses to roam on the Island to avoid taxes and duties on grazing land. yotes in somerset co. ? Burrows. Lives in small pod. Maryland State Symbols Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; 2.5 to 3.75 inches long, 8.5 to 9.75 inch wingspan. 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. Classified as Endangered. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4.3 to 6.7 inches long (including tail); distinct chestnut brown stripe running from head to tail. Squirrel, Eastern Gray (Sciurus carolinensis) Maryland Government Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Carnivore; phocidae; 6 to 8 feet long; 300 to 600 pounds; gray-silver body, black heads, dark spots on body, inflatable nasal septum and sac or hood on male's head. Prefers marshes and swamps. 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. Burrows. Manatee, West Indian (Trichechus manatus) Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Rat, Black (Rattus rattus) May be brown, gray, or tan in color. But did you know there are actually terrifying creatures and viruses that could potentially end your life? 3.9 inches long (including tail). 16 inches long (including tail). Fast swimmer. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 60 feet long; weighs up to 40 tons; gray-black stocky back with mottled belly; arches or humps back before dive; flippers are black or white on top, white on bottom with knob-like forms on the front edges; hairy tubercles or nodules on head and lower jaw; long pectoral fins; baleen plates in mouth, pleats along throat. Fast swimmer. Can reach speeds up to 40 mph. Weasel, Least (Mustela nivalis) 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. Otter, Northern River (Lutra canadensis) Prefers coniferous forests. Can jump more than 15 feet horizontally. Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 35 feet long; weighs up to 10 tons; dark gray-black back with white belly; gray streak between pectoral fins; two gray-white patches around middle; lower jaw extends further than upper; baleen plates in mouth, grooves or pleats along throat; pointed snout, white stripe on flippers. Lives alone or in small pod. 8 inches long (including tail); distinct yellow-tipped nose. Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus floridanus, but its distinct separating feature is the dark patch of fur between its ears. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Whale, Common Minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Migratory. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Can stay submerged for over an hour. Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Prefers coniferous forests. May be brown, gray, or tan in color. 8 inch long tail; may be colors other than black. Fast swimmer. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Lives in pod. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Elk, American (Cervus elaphus) Traps prey in "bubble nets" before lunging in. Also known as Assateague Pony or Chincoteage Pony. Classified as Endangered. Skunk, Striped (Mephitis mephitis) Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Dolphin, Risso's (Grampus griseus) Also known as Eastern Pipistrelle Bat. Burrows, climbs, and swims. Lives alone or in small pod. Burrows, climbs, and swims. Omnivore; crepuscular; rodent. The Black Rat is an introduced species. Skilled climber; immune to snake venom. Semi-aquatic. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. The Feral Horse is an introduced species. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. 9 inches long (including tail); distinct short tail. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Dolphin, Risso's (Grampus griseus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; distinct covering of barbed quills. Primary flight time is early to late evening, so as to avoid competition from other bats. Burrows. Also known as Common Shrew and Masked Shrew. Solitary. Opossum, Virginia (Didelphis virginiana) Anyone hear of the wolf shot last fall in Sabillasville? Bat, Eastern Small-footed (Myotis leibii) Hibernates during winter months. Solitary. Burrows. Bobcat (Lynx rufus) I've got to believe that the "wolf" was probably a large, gray fox. Eastern Fox Squirrel, Glen Burnie, Maryland, January 2011. 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. Coyotes are becoming increasingly common in MD. V Hibernates during winter months. 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. Carnivore; delphinidae; up to 25 feet long; weighs up to 5,000 pounds; black, gray or brown body with white markings; square, sometimes creased, forehead or melon; long, sickle-shaped flippers. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Seal, Harbor (Phoca vitulina) Also known as Swamp Rat. Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) The Norway Rat is an introduced species. Lives alone or in small herds. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Mouse, House (Mus musculus) Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Seal, Harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4.3 to 5.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Fox, Red (Vulpes vulpes) Classified as Endangered. Also known as White-footed Deermouse and Wood Mouse. 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. Weasel, Least (Mustela nivalis) Lives in small pod. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) Squirrel, Red (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Primarily subterranean. Shrew, Smoky (Sorex fumeus) Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. Lives in small pod. Whale, Common Minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Also known as Field Mouse, or Meadow Mouse. Lives in matriarchal pod. Can leap up to 10 feet horizontally. The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Squirrel, Red (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Intelligent. Nutria (Myocastor coypus) Also known as Biscayan Right Whale. Semi-aquatic; can “walk” on water. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Lives in pod. Skilled climber. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Can glide great distances; uses tail to steer in midair. Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Blows at surface can be up to 13 feet high. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Squirrel, Delmarva Fox (Sciurus niger cinereus) Maryland Government Skunk, Striped (Mephitis mephitis) Classified as Endangered. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Can reach speeds up to 40 mph. Maryland Independent Agencies Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Dolphin, Risso's (Grampus griseus) Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Shrew, Cinereus (Sorex cinereus) Also known as North American Least Shrew, Small Short-tailed Shrew and Bee Shrew. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Also known as Brown Rat, Common Rat, Hanover Rat, Norwegian Rat, and Wharf Rat. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Migratory. Rat, Norway (Rattus norvegicus) Opossum, Virginia (Didelphis virginiana) 3.9 inches long (including tail). Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Whale, Cuvier's Beaked (Ziphius cavirostris) Classified as Endangered. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) Woodrat, Allegheny (Neotoma magister) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). The origin of the ponies of Assateague Island is unknown. Weasel, Long-tailed (Mustela frenata) Named for Georges Cuvier, who first described them. Slow swimmer. Vimeo,  Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 6.2 inches long (including tail). Skilled climber. 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 Blackfish and Pothead. Hibernates during winter months. Hibernates during winter months. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; canine; 3.5 to 5.5 feet long, 2 to 3 feet tall at shoulder. 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. Hibernates during winter months. That is a wolf for sure...maybe a wolf hybrid. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Burrows. 5.1 to 8.4 inches long (including tail). Skilled climber. Classified as Endangered. Subspecies of American Water Shrew. Bat, Hoary (Lasiurus cinereus) Burrows. Woodchuck (Marmota monax), also known as Groundhog, Havre de Grace, Maryland, June 2015. Woodchuck (Marmota monax) Migratory. Can reach speeds up to 40 mph. Lives in pod; Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Can leap up to 10 feet horizontally. Also known as Goose-beaked Whale. Also known as Biscayan Right Whale. Whale, Short-finned Pilot (Globicephala macrorhynchus) 6.5 inches long. 16 inches long (including tail). Also known as Brown Rat, Common Rat, Hanover Rat, Norwegian Rat, and Wharf Rat. Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), Glen Burnie, Maryland, October 2014. Bat, Northern Long-eared (Myotis septentrionalis) Lives alone or in pods. Dolphin, Striped (Stenella coeruleoalba) Others contend that early settlers left the horses to roam on the Island to avoid taxes and duties on grazing land. Mink (Mustela vison) Thrives in close proximity to humans. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Shrew, Southern Pygmy (Sorex hoyi winnemana) Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Solitary. Skilled climber. Herbivore; diurnal; cervidae; 5.2 to 7.3 feet long, 2.7 to 3.3 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 130 to 300 lbs. The Black Rat is an introduced species. Prefers deciduous or mixed forests with access to water; adapted to urban areas. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. dont know what happened to him, but he ate all the peacocks, and other small wildlife that was on the farm. The Black Rat is an introduced species. 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 pods. Semi-aquatic. Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus floridanus, but its distinct separating feature is the dark patch of fur between its ears. Classified as Threatened. Carnivore; 35 to 55 inches long; webbed feet and water-repellant fur. ; gray back, light belly, round forehead. Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long (including tail). Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Shrew, Northern Short-tailed (Blarina brevicauda) Classified as regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. Bat, Little Brown (Myotis lucifugus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Lives in small pod. Semi-aquatic. Burrows. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 5 to 8.5 inches long (including tail); distinct multicolored tail. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Distinguished from gray seals by shorter nose, and mottled coloring. 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. Porpoise, Harbor (Phocoena phocoena) Pigmentation pattern on underside of tail or fluke similar to human fingerprint. Distinguished from gray seals by shorter nose, and mottled coloring. The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Hibernates during winter months. Classified as Endangered. White-tailed Deer (right) (Odocoileus virginianus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, September 2015. ; thick, gray body, large upper lip, short snout, paddle-like tail. See: Woodchuck. Also known as Brown Rat, Common Rat, Hanover Rat, Norwegian Rat, and Wharf Rat. Also known as Blackfish, Orca, and Sea Wolf. Carnivore; delphinidae; up to 25 feet long; weighs up to 5,000 pounds; black, gray or brown body with white markings; square, sometimes creased, forehead or melon; long, sickle-shaped flippers. Can jump more than 15 feet horizontally. Semi-aquatic. Whale, Sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) Can reach speeds up to 40 mph. Emits brown-red ink-like substance if frightened. Fast swimmer. 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. Dailymotion,  Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) Classified as Endangered. Also known as Common Porpoise and Puffing Pig. Vole, Southern Red-backed (Myodes gapperi) Semi-aquatic. Also known as Assateague Pony or Chincoteage Pony. Granivore; crepuscular; rodent; approx. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 6.2 inches long (including tail). Muskrat, Common (Ondatra zibethicus) Can leap up to 10 feet horizontally. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long (including tail); distinct feet (including ankles) are completely white. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Maryland Government Also known as Stoat, or Short-tailed Weasel. 8 inch long tail; may be colors other than black. Maryland Manual On-Line Primarily nests in tree hollows. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Solitary. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; canine; 3.5 to 5.5 feet long, 2 to 3 feet tall at shoulder. Climbs and swims. Woodrat, Allegheny (Neotoma magister) Vole, Woodland (Microtus pinetorum) Herbivore; diurnal; cervidae; 5.2 to 7.3 feet long, 2.7 to 3.3 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 130 to 300 lbs. Omnivore; nocturnal; marsupial; 15 to 20 inches long; distinct white face; prehensile tail. Carnivore; delphinidae; 10 to 13 feet long; weighs 600 to 1,000 lbs. Herd animal. Seal, Harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) Lives in small matriarchal pod. Maryland at a Glance Whale, Humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) Dolphin, Short-beaked Common (Delphinus delphis) Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Whale, Killer (Orcinus orca) Migratory. Burrows. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; 14 to 48 inches long (including tail); distinct black-tipped tail. Lives in pod. The picture doesn't do it justice. Capable of short bursts of speed. Burrows. Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Lives in small pod. Can stay submerged for over an hour. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long, 7 to 8 inch tail; distinct furred tail. Named for Frederick W. True, who first described them. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 11.5 to 14.2 inches long (including tail); skilled climber; distinct membrane connecting front and rear legs. Omnivore; nocturnal; largest wild canine in Maryland; 18 to 24 inches tall at shoulder, generally weighs 30 to 40 lbs. Vole, Rock (Microtus chrotorrhinus) Burrows. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4.3 to 6.7 inches long (including tail); distinct chestnut brown stripe running from head to tail. Burrows. 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. Many features may not work properly without it. Beaver, American (Castor canadensis) Prefers damp, open habitats. Named for Frederick W. True, who first described them. Omnivore; crepuscular; mephitidae; 13 to 18 inches long (excluding tail); weighs 6 to 8 lbs. Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Carnivore; phocoenidae; 4 to 6 feet long; weighs 130 to 180 lbs; gray back, flippers, dorsal and tail fins, gray sides, white belly, gray stripes along throat, triangular dorsal fin. Shrew, Southern Water (Sorex palustris punctulatus) Carnivore; nocturnal; mustelid. 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. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. Prefers coniferous forests. Prefers deciduous forests and urban parks. Can reach speeds up to 18 mph. Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Semi-aquatic. Vole, Meadow (Microtus pennsylvanicus) 9.7 inches long (excluding tail); fur is varying shades of gray, with occasional hints of brown. Also known as Grey Seal, Atlantic Grey Seal, and Horsehead Seal. Hare, Snowshoe (Lepus americanus) Carnivore; balaenopteridae; up to 50 feet long; weighs up to 70 tons; large callus-covered head and thick black or gray body; lack dorsal fin; thick blubber layer; baleen plates in mouth. Whale, North Atlantic Right (Eubalaena glacialis) It’s also free to list your available puppies and litters on our site. (Perimyotis subflavus) Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Thrives in close proximity to humans. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, June 2015 (left) & June 2019 (right). Lives in pod. Whale, Cuvier's Beaked (Ziphius cavirostris) Classified as Endangered. Lives in pod. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Shrew, Northern Short-tailed (Blarina brevicauda) Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. Whale, Pygmy Sperm (Kogia breviceps) Carnivore; crepuscular; feline; 5 to 9 feet long (including tail), 2 to 2.5 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 64 to 198 lbs. Skilled climber; immune to snake venom. Also known as North American Least Shrew, Small Short-tailed Shrew and Bee Shrew. Whale, North Atlantic Right (Eubalaena glacialis) Migratory. Males "sing" songs that change over time, though all males in a population sing the same song. Also known as Eastern Pipistrelle Bat. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Lives alone or in small herds. Lives in small pod; barely visible at surface. 15 inches long (excluding tail). Seal, Gray (Halichoerus grypus) Also known as Yellow-nosed Vole. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long (including tail); distinct feet (including ankles) are completely white. Carnivore; phocidae; 5 to 6 feet long; 300 to 400 pounds; gray-silver body, black eyes, harp-shaped markings on back. Solitary hunter. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. The National Park Service maintains the horses in Maryland. Lives in small pod. Shrew, Least (Cryptotis parva) Maryland at a Glance Pack hunter; burrowing animal, yet primarily uses existing burrows and dens. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Skilled climber. Generally slow-moving, but capable of short bursts of speed. Carnivore; delphinidae; 8 feet long; weighs 300 to 350 lbs. Prefers caves, mines, and rocky areas. Males usually are scarred and have a pair of teeth on tip of lower jaw. Carnivore; delphinidae; up to 9 feet long; weights up to 460 pounds; gray torpedo-shaped body with darker "cape" or patch around tall dorsal fin and dark "mask" on face; round head. ; antlers found on males. 9.7 inches long (excluding tail); fur is varying shades of gray, with occasional hints of brown. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Prefers mixed forests of large trees. Classified as regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Also known as Grey Seal, Atlantic Grey Seal, and Horsehead Seal. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 7 to 9.5 inches long (including tail). Slow swimmer. Skilled climber. Lives in small pod. Mouse, Deer (Peromyscus maniculatus) Subspecies of American Water Shrew. Prefers coniferous forests. Herbivore; diurnal; cervidae; 6.3 to 8 feet long, 4.5 to 5 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 500 to 700 lbs. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Also known as White-footed Deermouse and Wood Mouse. Burrows. Classified as Endangered. Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Solitary hunter. ; dark gray back and light sides with white belly and spotted throughout. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Forest was turned into farmland, wolves were eliminated in Northern Maine, New Hampshire, and.... 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