Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Maryland Independent Agencies Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted (Stenella frontalis) DNR was called shortly after the wolf was taken and was confirmed as a wolf?? Maryland at a Glance Burrows. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) F ; distinct black-tipped tail. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Can leap up to 10 feet horizontally. Can reach speeds up to 18 mph. Classified as Endangered. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 7 to 9.5 inches long (including tail). Prefers dense forests. Smallest mammal (by weight) in North America. Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. Carnivore; phocidae; 5 to 6 feet long; 300 to 400 pounds; gray-silver body, black eyes, harp-shaped markings on back. If your URL is correct, you'll see an image preview here. Seal, Harbor (Phoca vitulina) Whale, Sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) Intelligent. Skilled climber. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Classified as Endangered. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. 7 feet tall when up on two legs), weighs up to 660 lbs. Seal, Harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) Prefers deciduous forest near streams or ponds. The Black Rat is an introduced species. Prefers farmlands and meadows. 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. 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. Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Smallest mammal (by weight) in North America. Note: Your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Lives alone or in small herds. Shrew, Long-tailed (Sorex dispar) 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. Maryland Municipalities Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Squirrel, Red (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Traps prey in "bubble nets" before lunging in. Whale, Humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) Migratory. Carnivore; delphinidae; 10 to 13 feet long; weighs 600 to 1,000 lbs. Skilled climber. 9 inches long (including tail); distinct short tail. Pigmentation pattern on underside of tail or fluke similar to human fingerprint. Burrows. Feral horse [Assateague horse](right), Assateague Island National Park Seashore, Berlin, Maryland, May 2015. Classified as Endangered. Solitary hunter. 16 inches long (including tail). Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards The Black Rat is an introduced species. Granivore; diurnal; rodent; 7 to 8 inches long (excluding tail); distinct white belly. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. ; dark back, white belly, with gray-gold pattern along sides. Burrows. Primarily subterranean. Carnivore; ziphiidae; up to 17 feet long; weighs up to 3,000 pounds; brown or gray back with lighter belly and dark patches around eyes, mouth, and dorsal fin; crease behind blowhole; wide midsection. Solitary. Manatee, West Indian (Trichechus manatus) Shrew, Southern Pygmy (Sorex hoyi winnemana) Shrew, Northern Short-tailed (Blarina brevicauda) Solitary hunter. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; up to 24 inches long. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long (including tail); distinct feet (including ankles) are completely white. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Skims the surface for crustaceans. Young male White-tailed Deer (left) (Odocoileus virginianus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, September 2018. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Slow swimmer. Marten, American (Martes americana) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 11.5 to 14.2 inches long (including tail); skilled climber; distinct membrane connecting front and rear legs. Lives in pod. Fox, Gray (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) Pigmentation pattern on underside of tail or fluke similar to human fingerprint. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Generally slow-moving, but capable of short bursts of speed. Omnivore; nocturnal; marsupial; 15 to 20 inches long; distinct white face; prehensile tail. 9 inches long (including tail); distinct short tail. Annapolis (right), August 2014. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Burrows. Also known as Goose-beaked Whale. Also known as Brown Rat, Common Rat, Hanover Rat, Norwegian Rat, and Wharf Rat. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Highly intelligent. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; canine; 3.5 to 5.5 feet long, 2 to 3 feet tall at shoulder. The Feral Horse is an introduced species. Also known as Dwarf Weasel, Pygmy Weasel, and Mouse Weasel. Shrew, Smoky (Sorex fumeus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Carnivore; crepuscular; canine; 31 to 41 inches long; weighs 8 to 15 lbs. Burrows. Classified as Endangered. ; thick, gray body, large upper lip, short snout, paddle-like tail. Mouse, Woodland Jumping (Napaeozapus insignis) 3.5 inches long. Marten, American (Martes americana) Primarily nests in tree hollows. ; bulbous head, large grayish-white body, scarred skin. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Maryland Municipalities The Nutria is an invasive species. Highly intelligent. Lives in small pod. Generally slow-moving, but capable of short bursts of speed. Fast swimmer. 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). Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Prefers marshes and swamps. Carnivore; ziphiidae; up to 17 feet long; weighs up to 3,000 pounds; brown or gray back with lighter belly and dark patches around eyes, mouth, and dorsal fin; crease behind blowhole; wide midsection. Blows at surface can be up to 13 feet high. 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. Shrew, Least (Cryptotis parva) Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; 6 to 8 inches long; distinct pink tentacles on snout. Lives alone or in small pod. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long; approx. Skilled climber. 8 inches long (including tail); distinct yellow-tipped nose. Bison, American (Bison bison) Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus floridanus, but its distinct separating feature is the dark patch of fur between its ears. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; 14 to 48 inches long (including tail); distinct black-tipped tail. Generally slow-moving, but capable of short bursts of speed. Classified as Endangered. Burrows. Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) Classified as Endangered. Swims and burrows. 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. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Classified as regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Lives in small pod. Maryland State Symbols 16 inches long (including tail). Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Skilled climber. Herbivore; diurnal; equine; 4.4 to 5.4 feet tall at shoulders; found primarily on Assateague Island, with a herd protected at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Worcester County. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Maryland Departments Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Fast swimmer. Lives in small pod. 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