Woodchuck (Marmota monax), also known as Groundhog, Havre de Grace, Maryland, June 2015. Lives alone or in small pod. The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Squirrel, Southern Flying (Glaucomys volans) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Highly intelligent. Whale, Long-finned Pilot (Globicephala melas) Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus floridanus, but its distinct separating feature is the dark patch of fur between its ears. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Migratory. The Feral Horse is an introduced species. Subspecies of American Water Shrew. 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. Swims and burrows. Who we are: We contribute to conserving mammals across the United States. Prefers mixed forests of large trees. Largest brain on Earth. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Maryland Government The Nutria is an invasive species. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Lives in small matriarchal pod. Lives alone or in small pod. Deer tracks on sand, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Classified as Endangered. Granivore; crepuscular; rodent; approx. Burrows, climbs, and swims. Semi-aquatic. Lives in pod. Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Migratory. Skims the surface for crustaceans. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8.2 to 9 inches long. ; antlers found on males. Semi-aquatic. Classified as Endangered. Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) ; distinct black-tipped feet, and white-tipped tail. Florida panthers are considered a subspecies of cougar, big cats found across the Americas that are also called pumas or mountain lions, depending on the region. Vole, Meadow (Microtus pennsylvanicus) Maryland Manual On-Line Solitary. Bat, Indiana (Myotis sodalis) Also known as Eastern Flying Squirrel. Manatee, West Indian (Trichechus manatus) Bobcat (Lynx rufus) 9.7 inches long (excluding tail); fur is varying shades of gray, with occasional hints of brown. Can glide great distances; uses tail to steer in midair. 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. Whale, Dwarf Sperm (Kogia simus) Prefers marshes and swamps. Whale, Common Minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Mole, Hairy-tailed (Parascalops breweri) Granivore; diurnal; rodent; approx. Traps prey in "bubble nets" before lunging in. ; 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. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. 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. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. 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 Yellow-nosed Vole. Nutria (Myocastor coypus) Whale, True's Beaked (Mesoplodon mirus) Fast swimmer. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Can leap up to 18 feet vertically, 40 feet horizontally. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; 4 to 5 inches long, 11 to 13 inch wingspan. Bat, Red (Lasiurus borealis) Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. Prefers deciduous forests. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, June 2015 (left) & June 2019 (right). Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Skilled climber. 11 inch wingspan. 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. Vole, Southern Red-backed (Myodes gapperi) Semi-aquatic. Woodchuck (Marmota monax) The Nutria is an invasive species. Classified as Threatened. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Dolphin, Short-beaked Common (Delphinus delphis) Skilled climber. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Maryland Municipalities Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Also known as Sulphur Bottom. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus floridanus, but its distinct separating feature is the dark patch of fur between its ears. PO Box 1896 | Sacramento, California | 95812 916-442-2666 | [email protected] Semi-aquatic; can “walk” on water. Smallest mammal (by weight) in North America. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Hunts prey in groups, similar to wolf packs. Prefers forested, mountainous regions. Mole, Star-nosed (Condylura cristata) 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. Lives in matriarchal pod. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Also known as Rock Shrew. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Bat, Red (Lasiurus borealis) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long, 7 to 8 inch tail; distinct furred tail. Also known as North American Least Shrew, Small Short-tailed Shrew and Bee Shrew. Primarily subterranean. Can leap up to 12 feet horizontally. Prefers deciduous forest near streams or ponds. Feral horse [Assateague horse](right), Assateague Island National Park Seashore, Berlin, Maryland, May 2015. Slow swimmer. Prefers mixed forests. Also known as Rock Shrew. I have never seen one myself. Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus obscurus. Can leap up to 10 feet horizontally. Primarily nests in tree hollows. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 3 to 3.5 inches (including tail); weighs 2 to 3 grams; can jump 4.5 inches vertically. Burrows. Migratory. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Lives alone or in a pair. ; blue or gray back, blue or white belly, black stripes run from eyes and ears to flipper and around belly, black fins. 1895-1923, February 23, 1900, Page 2, Image 2, brought to you by University of Maryland, College Park, MD, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Shrew, Southern Pygmy (Sorex hoyi winnemana) Prefers damp, open habitats. Named for Frederick W. True, who first described them. Skims the surface for crustaceans. Also known as Common Shrew and Masked Shrew. Also known as Grey Seal, Atlantic Grey Seal, and Horsehead Seal. Squirrel, Southern Flying (Glaucomys volans) Solitary hunter. 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. Whale, Short-finned Pilot (Globicephala macrorhynchus)

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