Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Also known as North American Least Shrew, Small Short-tailed Shrew and Bee Shrew. Skilled climber. Whale, Long-finned Pilot (Globicephala melas) ; blue or gray back, blue or white belly, black stripes run from eyes and ears to flipper and around belly, black fins. Whale, Fin (Balaenoptera physalus) Omnivore; diurnal; rodent; 5 to 6 inches long; striped back. Mountain Lion abilities, tracks, names, population, appearance, habitat, prey, safety, protection, endangered or threatened status. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Named after Antoine Risso. Burrows. Also known as Groundhog. Sprays an odorous secretion as a defense mechanism. Weasel, Least (Mustela nivalis) Mouse, Eastern Harvest (Reithrodontomys humulis) Prefers farmlands and meadows. Shrew, Least (Cryptotis parva) Vole, Rock (Microtus chrotorrhinus) Prefers damp, open habitats. Also known as North American Least Shrew, Small Short-tailed Shrew and Bee Shrew. Males "sing" songs that change over time, though all males in a population sing the same song. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, June 2015 (left) & June 2019 (right). Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. Teeth can grow up to 4 inches long. Who we are: We contribute to conserving mammals across the United States. Rat, Marsh Rice (Oryzomys palustris) ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Find 57 listings related to Lion in Frederick on YP.com. Vole, Woodland (Microtus pinetorum) Lives alone or in small pod. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; distinct covering of barbed quills. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus obscurus. May be brown, gray, or tan in color. ; blue or gray back, blue or white belly, black stripes run from eyes and ears to flipper and around belly, black fins. Omnivore; crepuscular; mephitidae; 16 to 23 inches; distinct "broken" pattern to stripes, giving impression of spots. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; distinct covering of barbed quills. Fast swimmer. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Also known as Common Shrew and Masked Shrew. Whale, Killer (Orcinus orca) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long; approx. Can reach speeds up to 40 mph. Seal, Gray (Halichoerus grypus) Burrows, climbs, and swims. Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Mole, Star-nosed (Condylura cristata) Lives in small pod. Also known as Goose-beaked Whale. 5.1 to 8.4 inches long (including tail). Also known as Rock Shrew. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Skilled climber. Squirrel, Delmarva Fox (Sciurus niger cinereus) Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Lives in small matriarchal pod. By working on community service projects, you’ll get to know the exceptional people of Frederick, and the FSK Lions. Seal, Hooded (Cystophora cristata) Highly intelligent. Herbivore; diurnal; cervidae; 6.3 to 8 feet long, 4.5 to 5 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 500 to 700 lbs. Whale, Pygmy Sperm (Kogia breviceps) Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Shrew, Southern Water (Sorex palustris punctulatus) 15 inches long (excluding tail). Lives in pod. Bear track on sand, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. 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. Semi-aquatic. 4 inches long, approx. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Carnivore; delphinidae; 5 to 8 feet long; weighs 200 to 300 lbs. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. 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. Elk, American (Cervus elaphus) Burrows. The Nutria is an invasive species. Highly intelligent. Carnivore; 35 to 55 inches long; webbed feet and water-repellant fur. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Primarily subterranean. Prefers mixed forests of large trees. Name is Norwegian for pollock. Prefers forested, mountainous regions. Lives in pod. Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) Mouse, Deer (Peromyscus maniculatus) Burrows and climbs. Carnivore; delphinidae; 8 feet long; weighs 300 to 350 lbs. Lives in small pod. Classified as Threatened. Vole, Meadow (Microtus pennsylvanicus) Primarily subterranean. Can reach speeds up to 18 mph. Primary flight time is early to late evening, so as to avoid competition from other bats. Solitary. Migratory. Can reach speeds up to 39 mph. Shrew, Northern Short-tailed (Blarina brevicauda) The National Park Service maintains the horses in Maryland. Primarily subterranean. Burrows. Squirrel, Eastern Fox (Sciurus niger) Otter, Northern River (Lutra canadensis) Granivore; diurnal; rodent; 10 to 14.5 inches long (excluding tail). Prefers coniferous forests. Semi-aquatic. Lives in small pod; barely visible at surface. Burrows, climbs, and swims. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long, 7 to 8 inch tail; distinct furred tail. Herbivore; crepuscular; leporidae; 15.5 to 17 inches long; weighs 1.75 to 2.5 lbs. Burrows. Primarily nests in tree hollows. Prefers mixed forests. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Whale, Common Minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Mountain lions in little old Maryland? Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; distinct covering of barbed quills. Evidence of a Mountain Lion in Fallston, Maryland? Classified as Endangered. Fox, Red (Vulpes vulpes) Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Solitary hunter. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) Prefers moist forest areas, and marshlands. Skilled climber. Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Mink (Mustela vison) Bat, Evening (Nycticeius humeralis) Whale, Dwarf Sperm (Kogia simus) Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; 6 to 8 inches long; distinct pink tentacles on snout. Feral horse [Assateague horse](left), Assateague Island National Park Seashore, Berlin, Maryland, May 2018. Lives in small pod. Bat, Eastern Small-footed (Myotis leibii) Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Mink (Mustela vison) Lives alone or in small pod. Lion Trail - Cub Scout Pack 271 Frederick,MD Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Also known as Sulphur Bottom. Feral horses [Assateague horses], Assateague Island National Park Seashore (Worcester County), October 2016. Burrows. Wolf, Gray (Canis lupus) ; distinct black-tipped tail. Otter, Northern River (Lutra canadensis) 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. Classified as regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Lives in small pod. Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted (Stenella frontalis) Lives alone. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Classified as Endangered. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. ; gray back, light belly, round forehead. Dolphin, Atlantic White-sided (Lagenorhynchus acutus) Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. Also known as Many-toothed Blackfish and Electra Dolphin. Carnivore; nocturnal; mustelid; 18.4 to 28 inches long. Burrows, climbs, and swims. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. Vole, Woodland (Microtus pinetorum) Herbivore; diurnal; cervidae; 6.3 to 8 feet long, 4.5 to 5 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 500 to 700 lbs. Smallest mammal (by weight) in North America. 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. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Otter, Northern River (Lutra canadensis) Burrows. Hibernates during winter months. Classified as Endangered. We are still looking!!! 6 feet tall, 10 feet long; 900 to 2,200 lbs. Deer, Sika (Cervus nippon) Manatee, West Indian (Trichechus manatus) Rat, Norway (Rattus norvegicus) Whale, Long-finned Pilot (Globicephala melas) Lives in small matriarchal pod. Semi-aquatic. Sprays an odorous secretion as a defense mechanism. Semi-aquatic. Prefers damp, open habitats. Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Lives alone or in pods. Primarily subterranean. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Also known as Canadian Porcupine, and North American Porcupine. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. Lemming, Southern Bog (Synaptomys cooperi) Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. Lives in pod. Solitary hunter. Can reach speeds up to 40 mph. Marten, American (Martes americana) Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Climbs and swims. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Also known as Blackfish and Pothead. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 16 to 24 inches long; long, narrow, scaled tail. Maryland Universities & Colleges 6.5 inches long. ; distinct black-tipped tail. Skilled climber. 21, No. Climbs and swims. 15 inches long (excluding tail). Woodrat, Allegheny (Neotoma magister) Also known as Common Porpoise and Puffing Pig. Hibernates during winter months. Shrew, Long-tailed (Sorex dispar) Bobcat (Lynx rufus) Herbivore; crepuscular; leporidae; 15.5 to 17 inches long; weighs 1.75 to 2.5 lbs. Whale, Dwarf Sperm (Kogia simus) Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. 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. Ermine (Mustela erminea) Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Mouse, House (Mus musculus) Woodrat, Allegheny (Neotoma magister) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Prefers moist forest areas, and marshlands. Lives alone or in pods. Lives alone or in small pod. Open & Accepting Admissions. Feeds by lunging into prey schools. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; approx. ; dark gray back and light sides with white belly and spotted throughout. Also known as Many-toothed Blackfish and Electra Dolphin. Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. 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. Mouse, Deer (Peromyscus maniculatus) Prefers deciduous forest near streams or ponds. Burrows. Males usually are scarred and have a pair of teeth on tip of lower jaw. Migratory. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. ; thick, gray body, large upper lip, short snout, paddle-like tail. 9.7 inches long (excluding tail); fur is varying shades of gray, with occasional hints of brown. Rabbit, Appalachian Cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) Weasel, Least (Mustela nivalis) Burrows. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Fast swimmer. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. Named for Frederick W. True, who first described them. Carnivore; kogiidae; up to 9 feet long; weighs 300 to 600 pounds; gray-blue or brown wrinkled back with white-pink belly; dark bulging eyes; white false gill plate; shark-like head with pointed snout with curved teeth; "spermaceti organ" in head that contains oil. Woodchuck (Marmota monax) Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Fast swimmer. Carnivore; delphinidae; 10 to 13 feet long; weighs 600 to 1,000 lbs. See: Woodchuck. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 3 to 3.5 inches (including tail); weighs 2 to 3 grams; can jump 4.5 inches vertically. Highly intelligent. Lives in matriarchal pod. Swims and burrows. 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 Sulphur Bottom. 6.5 inches long. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 6.2 inches long (including tail). Lives alone or in pods. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 5 to 8 inches long (including tail). Fisher (Martes pennanti) Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Classified as regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Horse, Feral (Equus caballus) Whale, Fin (Balaenoptera physalus) Burrows. Also known as Sea Cow. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. ; dark back, white belly, with gray-gold pattern along sides. Classified as Endangered. Squirrel, Red (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Carnivore; kogiidae; up to 9 feet long; weighs 300 to 600 pounds; gray-blue or brown wrinkled back with white-pink belly; dark bulging eyes; white false gill plate; shark-like head with pointed snout with curved teeth; "spermaceti organ" in head that contains oil. 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. Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Skilled climber. Skilled climber. Carnivore; phocidae; 5 to 6 feet long; 300 to 400 pounds; gray-silver body, black eyes, harp-shaped markings on back. Marten, American (Martes americana) Also known as Biscayan Right Whale. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Skilled climber. Also known as Stoat, or Short-tailed Weasel. Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), Irvine Nature Center exhibit at Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Maryland, October 2019. Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) Fast swimmer. May be brown, gray, or tan in color. Search the Manual Dolphin, Striped (Stenella coeruleoalba) 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. Skilled climber; immune to snake venom. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4.3 to 6.7 inches long (including tail); distinct chestnut brown stripe running from head to tail. Semi-aquatic. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. The Norway Rat is an introduced species. 5.1 to 8.4 inches long (including tail). The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. 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. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long (including tail). Manatee, West Indian (Trichechus manatus) Lives in small pod. Teeth can grow up to 4 inches long. Mouse, Woodland Jumping (Napaeozapus insignis) Migratory. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, June 2015 (left) & June 2019 (right). These populations spread into Maryland. Seal, Harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) Prefers marshes and swamps. 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. Woodrat, Allegheny (Neotoma magister) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. 1-800-446-8833. Skunk, Striped (Mephitis mephitis) Lives alone or in small pod. Lives alone or in small pod. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Named for Frederick W. True, who first described them. 11 inch wingspan. Also known as Brown Rat, Common Rat, Hanover Rat, Norwegian Rat, and Wharf Rat. Feral horse [Assateague horse](left), Assateague Island National Park Seashore, Berlin, Maryland, May 2018. 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. Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), Irvine Nature Center exhibit at Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Maryland, October 2019. Herbivore; trichechidae; 9 to 13 feet long; weighs 800 to 1300 lbs. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) You will not be able to login to place orders or view your accounts details during this time. 4 inches long (including tail). The Sika Deer is an introduced species. Lives alone or in small pod. Skilled climber. Carnivore; nocturnal; mustelid; up to 12 inches long; distinct black-tipped tail. Skilled climber. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Named for Georges Cuvier, who first described them. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Hibernates during winter months. Rabbit, Appalachian Cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) Herbivore; crepuscular; leporidae; 15.5 to 17 inches long; weighs 1.75 to 2.5 lbs. Also known as Blackfish and Pothead. Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), Irvine Nature Center exhibit at Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Maryland, October 2019. Lives in small pod. Squirrel, Delmarva Fox (Sciurus niger cinereus) May be brown, gray, or tan in color. 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). Omnivore; crepuscular; rodent. Lives alone or in pods. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. Seal, Gray (Halichoerus grypus) Maryland Counties Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4.3 to 5.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). ; short, curved horns. Weasel, Long-tailed (Mustela frenata) Can glide great distances; uses tail to steer in midair. Classified as Endangered. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4.3 to 5.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). W 9 inches long (including tail); distinct short tail. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 3 to 3.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). Hibernates in winter months. Named for Georges Cuvier, who first described them. Herbivore; noctural; cervidae; 2.5 feet high at shoulders; weighs 50 to 100 lbs. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Groundhog. Burrows. Carnivore; delphinidae; 5 to 8 feet long; weighs 200 to 300 lbs. 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. Subspecies of American Water Shrew. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; up to 24 inches long. Slow swimmer. Lives in small pod. Also known as Japanese Deer and Spotted Deer. 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. Mouse, Eastern Harvest (Reithrodontomys humulis) Burrows. Bat, Red (Lasiurus borealis) Burrows. 3.5 feet long, weighs 33 to 77 lbs. Pigmentation pattern on underside of tail or fluke similar to human fingerprint. Lives alone or in small pod. Migratory. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 5 to 8.5 inches long (including tail); distinct multicolored tail. Thrives in close proximity to humans. Burrows. Dolphin, Short-beaked Common (Delphinus delphis) Coyote (Canis latrans) Omnivore; nocturnal; largest wild canine in Maryland; 18 to 24 inches tall at shoulder, generally weighs 30 to 40 lbs. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Migratory. Burrows. Skilled climber. Fast swimmer. Classified as Endangered. ; white throat and belly and black flippers, back, and dorsal fin; gray stripe and yellow and white markings along sides, pointed dorsal fin, short snout. Distinguished from harbor seal by longer face and fewer spots on body. Bison, American (Bison bison) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). 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. Annapolis (right), August 2014. Classified as Endangered. Herbivore; crepuscular; leporidae; 15.5 to 17 inches long; weighs 1.75 to 2.5 lbs. Lives in pod. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Woodchuck (Marmota monax), also known as Groundhog, Havre de Grace, Maryland, June 2015. Maryland Independent Agencies Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 16 to 24 inches long; long, narrow, scaled tail. Skims the surface for crustaceans. Also known simply as Possum, or North American Opossum. Skilled climber. Hibernates during winter months. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. The National Park Service maintains the horses in Maryland. 9.7 inches long (excluding tail); fur is varying shades of gray, with occasional hints of brown. Annapolis (right), August 2014. Can reach speeds up to 18 mph. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; 14 to 48 inches long (including tail); distinct black-tipped tail. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8.2 to 9 inches long. 3.9 inches long (including tail). Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. Burrows. 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. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. Primarily nests in tree hollows. Skilled climber. Also known as Gill's Bottlenose Dolphin. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. Semi-aquatic. 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. Lives in pod; Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Seal, Harbor (Phoca vitulina) Carnivore; crepuscular; canine; 18 to 35 inches long; weighs 8 to 17 lbs. Burrows. Skims the surface for crustaceans. ; bulbous head, large grayish-white body, scarred skin. Lives alone or in a pair. Intelligent. Feeds by lunging into prey schools. From Susquehannock Wildlife Society: On May 31, 2018 an interesting video of an animal walking across a field was captured in the Fallston area of Harford County, Maryland during a foggy morning by Dan Jones. Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Lives in pod; Acrobatic and fast swimmer. ; bulbous head, large grayish-white body, scarred skin. Largest rodent and only beaver species found in North America. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long (including tail). Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4.3 to 5.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). Carnivorous; diurnal; mustelid; 26 to 49 inches long. Also known as Field Mouse, or Meadow Mouse. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards 8 inch long tail; may be colors other than black. Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. 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. (Frederick City, Md.) Hunts prey in groups, similar to wolf packs. Burrows. Maryland Manual On-Line Burrows. The Norway Rat is an introduced species. Maryland Departments Lives in small matriarchal pod. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. 3.5 inches long. Lives in pod. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Climbs and swims. If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. The Black Rat is an introduced species. Skilled climber. Also known as North American Least Shrew, Small Short-tailed Shrew and Bee Shrew. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. Maryland State Symbols Also known as Common Porpoise and Puffing Pig. Seal, Harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) Also known as North American Least Shrew, Small Short-tailed Shrew and Bee Shrew. Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. Blows at surface can be up to 13 feet high. Lives alone or in small pod. Also known as Field Mouse, or Meadow Mouse. 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. Lives in pod. Carnivore; delphinidae; 6 to 13 feet long; weighs 300 to 1,400 lbs. Can jump more than 15 feet horizontally. Bat, Silver-haired (Lasionycteris noctivagans) Lives in pod. Annapolis (right), August 2014. Bat, Hoary (Lasiurus cinereus) Fox, Red (Vulpes vulpes) Highly intelligent. Hibernates in winter months. Classified as Endangered. Classified as Endangered. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; canine; 3.5 to 5.5 feet long, 2 to 3 feet tall at shoulder. Prefers moist forest areas, and marshlands. Burrows and climbs. Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Carnivore; phocidae; 5 to 6 feet long; 300 to 400 pounds; gray-silver body, black eyes, harp-shaped markings on back. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Granivore; crepuscular; rodent; approx. Skilled climber; immune to snake venom. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus floridanus, but its distinct separating feature is the dark patch of fur between its ears. Prefers mixed forests of large trees. Prefers deciduous or mixed forests with access to water; adapted to urban areas. 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. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Carnivore; phocidae; 5 to 6 feet long; 300 to 400 pounds; gray-silver body, black eyes, harp-shaped markings on back. Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Seal, Gray (Halichoerus grypus) Can leap up to 12 feet horizontally. Burrows. Burrows. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. 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. Can leap up to 10 feet horizontally. Highly intelligent. Can glide great distances; uses tail to steer in midair. Subspecies of American Water Shrew. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long (including tail). Whale, Dwarf Sperm (Kogia simus) Omnivore; crepuscular; mephitidae; 13 to 18 inches long (excluding tail); weighs 6 to 8 lbs. Whale, Sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) Q Maryland at a Glance Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 3 to 3.5 inches (including tail); weighs 2 to 3 grams; can jump 4.5 inches vertically. Solitary. Shrew, Long-tailed (Sorex dispar) Burrows. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Food Lion Store locations in Frederick, MD. Solitary. Granivore; diurnal; rodent; 10 to 14.5 inches long (excluding tail). Feeds by lunging into prey schools. ; distinct black-tipped feet, and white-tipped tail. Also known as Grampus. Carnivore; delphinidae; 7 feet long; weighs 300 lbs. Can stay submerged for over an hour. 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