Burrows. Bat, Silver-haired (Lasionycteris noctivagans) Skilled climber. 8 inches long (including tail); distinct yellow-tipped nose. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; distinct covering of barbed quills. Lives alone or in pods. ; thick, gray body, large upper lip, short snout, paddle-like tail. Whale, Common Minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Emits red ink-like substance if frightened. The Black Rat is an introduced species. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) Can reach speeds up to 30 mph. ; bulbous head, large grayish-white body, scarred skin. Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. Carnivore; delphinidae; 8 feet long; weighs 300 to 350 lbs. Carnivore; nocturnal; mustelid; 18.4 to 28 inches long. You may need to download version 2.0 now from the Chrome Web Store. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Whale, Killer (Orcinus orca) Maryland Universities & Colleges 8 inches long (including tail); distinct yellow-tipped nose. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. The Nutria is an invasive species. Hibernates during winter months. Maryland Universities & Colleges Also known as White-footed Deermouse and Wood Mouse. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Vole, Rock (Microtus chrotorrhinus) Carnivore; 35 to 55 inches long; webbed feet and water-repellant fur. Skilled climber. Also known as Least Rorqual Whale, Piked Whale, and Sharp-headed Finner. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Can stay submerged for over an hour. Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. 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. Deer, White-tailed (Odocoileus virginianus) Classified as Endangered. Also known as Eastern Pipistrelle Bat. Burrows. Emits brown-red ink-like substance if frightened. Manatee, West Indian (Trichechus manatus) Lives in small pod. Prefers caves, mines, and rocky areas. Sprays an odorous secretion as a defense mechanism. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Highly intelligent. Classified as Endangered. Omnivore; crepuscular; rodent. Named after Antoine Risso. Shrew, Smoky (Sorex fumeus) Mouse, Deer (Peromyscus maniculatus) Pack hunter; burrowing animal, yet primarily uses existing burrows and dens. Pack hunter. 8 inch long tail; may be colors other than black. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Carnivore; 35 to 55 inches long; webbed feet and water-repellant fur. Lives in colonies. Ermine (Mustela erminea) Almost indistinct from Sylvilagus floridanus, but its distinct separating feature is the dark patch of fur between its ears. Hibernates during winter months. Cougar (Puma concolor) Lives in small pod. Maryland Independent Agencies Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Lives in pod. N Bat, Silver-haired (Lasionycteris noctivagans) Granivore; diurnal; rodent; 10 to 14.5 inches long (excluding tail). Solitary hunter. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Also known as Rock Shrew. Deer tracks on sand, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Skilled climber. Primarily subterranean. Distinguished from gray seals by shorter nose, and mottled coloring. Whale, North Atlantic Right (Eubalaena glacialis) Bat, Tricolored Also known as Gill's Bottlenose Dolphin. Fast swimmer. 9.7 inches long (excluding tail); fur is varying shades of gray, with occasional hints of brown. The Nutria is an invasive species. White-tailed Deer (right) (Odocoileus virginianus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, September 2015. Whale, Killer (Orcinus orca) Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 3 to 3.5 inches long (including tail); venomous saliva (painful, but not lethal to humans). Vole, Southern Red-backed (Myodes gapperi) Migratory (April-Oct.). Skilled climber. Sprays an odorous secretion as a defense mechanism. Lives in pod. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Subspecies of Eastern Fox Squirrel. Lives in small pod. Builds nests in trees. Lives alone. Herbivore; diurnal; cervidae; 6.3 to 8 feet long, 4.5 to 5 feet tall at shoulders; weighs 500 to 700 lbs. Skilled climber. Skilled climber. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 5 to 8.5 inches long (including tail); distinct multicolored tail. Carnivore; delphinidae; 6 to 13 feet long; weighs 300 to 1,400 lbs. Maryland Manual On-Line Subspecies of American Pygmy Shrew. Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; 2.5 to 3.75 inches long, 8.5 to 9.75 inch wingspan. May be brown, gray, or tan in color. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long; approx. Burrows. 8 inch long tail; may be colors other than black. Squirrel, Eastern Gray (Sciurus carolinensis) Granivore; diurnal; rodent; 7 to 8 inches long (excluding tail); distinct white belly. Lives in small pod. Food Lion can be contacted at (301) 846-4623. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Whale, True's Beaked (Mesoplodon mirus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4.3 to 6.7 inches long (including tail); distinct chestnut brown stripe running from head to tail. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Maryland State Symbols Classified as regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Slow swimmer. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. 16 inches long (including tail). Males "sing" songs that change over time, though all males in a population sing the same song. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, June 2015 (left) & June 2019 (right). Lives in small pod. Burrows. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Also known as Blackfish and Pothead. Photo by Elizabeth W. Newell. Hunts prey in groups, similar to wolf packs. Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. Can reach speeds up to 45 mph. Horse, Feral (Equus caballus) Once extinct on East Coast, elk were reintroduced in neighboring states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Burrows. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) ; dark gray back and light sides with white belly and spotted throughout. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Lives alone or in small herds. The House Mouse is an introduced species. Weasel, Least (Mustela nivalis) Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; approx. Maryland Counties Classified as Endangered. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Can jump more than 15 feet horizontally. Solitary hunter. The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Hunts prey in groups, similar to wolf packs. Whale, Sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) Shrew, Cinereus (Sorex cinereus) Migratory. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. 8 inch long tail; may be colors other than black. Deer, Sika (Cervus nippon) 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. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long; approx. Fisher (Martes pennanti) 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. Rat, Norway (Rattus norvegicus) 4 inches long (including tail). Dolphin, Risso's (Grampus griseus) Rat, Black (Rattus rattus) Builds nests in trees. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Also known as Blackfish and Pothead. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Also known as Grampus. Burrows. Maryland Departments Burrows. Hibernates during winter months. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). The culling ; thick, gray body, large upper lip, short snout, paddle-like tail. Lives alone. Omnivore; crepuscular; rodent. Can stay submerged for over an hour. Lives alone or in small pod. Also known as Common Porpoise and Puffing Pig. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. 3.9 inches long (including tail). M 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. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. Highly intelligent. Classified as Endangered. Rabbit, Appalachian Cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) Classified as Endangered. Can reach speeds up to 40 mph. ; 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. Smallest mammal (by weight) in North America. e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us, Bat, Big Brown (Eptesicus fuscus) Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Migratory. Carnivore; crepuscular; canine; 31 to 41 inches long; weighs 8 to 15 lbs. 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. Can reach speeds up to 18 mph. Mink (Mustela vison) Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Classified as Endangered. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Squirrel, Southern Flying (Glaucomys volans) Fisher (Martes pennanti) Rabbit, Appalachian Cottontail (Sylvilagus obscurus) Burrows. Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) Bobcat (Lynx rufus) Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Migratory. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long; approx. Squirrel, Eastern Gray (Sciurus carolinensis) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Also known as Brown Rat, Common Rat, Hanover Rat, Norwegian Rat, and Wharf Rat. Bears have been seen more and more frequently in Washington and Frederick Counties in MD, and in the Panhandle of WV. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. 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 damp, open habitats. Climbs and swims. Omnivore; crepuscular; mephitidae; 13 to 18 inches long (excluding tail); weighs 6 to 8 lbs. Solitary hunter. 2 talking about this. Prefers farmlands and meadows. 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. Named for Georges Cuvier, who first described them. Shrew, Southeastern (Sorex longirostris) Lemming, Southern Bog (Synaptomys cooperi) Elk, American (Cervus elaphus) ; bulbous head, large grayish-white body, scarred skin. Classified as Endangered. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Whale, True's Beaked (Mesoplodon mirus) Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Fox, Gray (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Bat, Eastern Small-footed (Myotis leibii) Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; 14 to 48 inches long (including tail); distinct black-tipped tail. Hibernates during winter months. Carnivore; nocturnal; mustelid. Lives alone or in small pod. Also known simply as Possum, or North American Opossum. 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. Skilled climber. Classified as Endangered. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. B Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Hibernates during winter months. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8.2 to 9 inches long. Rat, Marsh Rice (Oryzomys palustris) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Vole, Rock (Microtus chrotorrhinus) 8 inches long (including tail); distinct yellow-tipped nose. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Fox, Red (Vulpes vulpes) Deer tracks on sand, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Slow swimmer. There will be scheduled maintenance tonight from 12 AM – 4 AM EST on Friday, January 15, 2021. Also known as White-footed Deermouse and Wood Mouse. Fox, Red (Vulpes vulpes) Classified as Endangered. Hibernates during winter months. Slow swimmer. Omnivore; crepuscular; ursidae; 5 to 6 feet long, 2.5 to 3 feet tall at shoulder (approx. The origin of the ponies of Assateague Island is unknown. 6.5 inches long. ; thick, gray body, large upper lip, short snout, paddle-like tail. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Whale, Humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Burrows. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 5 to 6.7 inches long (including tail). Whale, Sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) Hibernates in winter months. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Classified as Endangered. Males usually are scarred and have a pair of teeth on tip of lower jaw. Skilled climber. Burrows. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. Lives alone or in a pair. Hibernates during winter months. Lives alone or in small herds. The gray wolf is regionally extinct (no wild occurrences) in Maryland. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus), Glen Burnie, Maryland, June 2015 (left) & June 2019 (right). Lives in pod. Feeds by lunging into prey schools. Solitary. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Largest brain on Earth. Emits brown-red ink-like substance if frightened. Prefers deciduous or mixed forests with access to water; adapted to urban areas. Shrew, Cinereus (Sorex cinereus) Prefers mixed forests of large trees. Whale, Melon-headed (Peponocephala electra) Named after Antoine Risso. Burrows, and climbs. 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. ; dark gray back and light sides with white belly and spotted throughout. Rat, Marsh Rice (Oryzomys palustris) Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; short-lived (two to five years). Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long (including tail). Fast swimmer. 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. Carnivore; crepuscular; canine; 18 to 35 inches long; weighs 8 to 17 lbs. Semi-aquatic. Also known as Cachalot. Lives in small pod. Mole, Hairy-tailed (Parascalops breweri) Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Thrives in close proximity to humans. 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. 6.3 inches long (including tail). Also known as Japanese Deer and Spotted Deer. Prefers moist forest areas, and marshlands. Shrew, Long-tailed (Sorex dispar) Distinguished from gray seals by shorter nose, and mottled coloring. Skilled climber. Whale, Dwarf Sperm (Kogia simus) Whale, Humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us. Males usually are scarred and have a pair of teeth on tip of lower jaw. Whale, Humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) Some speculate that they arrived in the 17th or 18th century, escaping from shipwrecked vessels by swimming to shore. Solitary hunter. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Shrew, Southern Water (Sorex palustris punctulatus) Burrows. Whale, Sei (Balaenoptera borealis) Herd animal. Also known as Swamp Rat. Mouse, Meadow Jumping (Zapus hudsonius) Whale, Short-finned Pilot (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Lives in small matriarchal pod. Horse, Feral (Equus caballus) G Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8.2 to 9 inches long. Granivore; diurnal; rodent; approx. 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. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; up to 6.1 feet long. Carnivore; diurnal; pinnipedia; 5 to 11 feet long. Shrew, Southern Water (Sorex palustris punctulatus) Semi-aquatic. Also known as Assateague Pony or Chincoteage Pony. Whale, Blue (Balaenoptera musculus) Can stay submerged for over an hour. Classified as regionally extinct (no wild herds) in Maryland. Deer, Sika (Cervus nippon) Climbs and swims. Hare, Snowshoe (Lepus americanus) Shrew, Northern Short-tailed (Blarina brevicauda) Prefers forested, mountainous regions. Whale, Dwarf Sperm (Kogia simus) Hibernates during winter months. Vole, Rock (Microtus chrotorrhinus) Lives in small pod. Skunk, Striped (Mephitis mephitis) Mouse, House (Mus musculus) Mountain Manor Treatment Center is a comprehensive and compassionate addiction and treatment center, servicing the Mid-Atlantic Region. Dolphin, Atlantic White-sided (Lagenorhynchus acutus) Classified as Threatened. Herbivore; trichechidae; 9 to 13 feet long; weighs 800 to 1300 lbs. 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; 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. ; distinct stripe pattern running from head to tail. J Also known as Sulphur Bottom. Whale, Humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae) Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; approx. Solitary. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; 6 to 8 inches long; distinct pink tentacles on snout. The Black Rat is an introduced species. 6.5 inches long. Fast swimmer. Builds nests in trees. The Sika Deer is an introduced species. Emits brown-red ink-like substance if frightened. Burrows and climbs. Largest brain on Earth. Migratory. Sprays an odorous secretion as a defense mechanism. Whale, Cuvier's Beaked (Ziphius cavirostris) Burrows, climbs, and swims. Skunk, Eastern Spotted (Spilogale putorius) Whale, Killer (Orcinus orca) Carnivore; crepuscular; canine; 18 to 35 inches long; weighs 8 to 17 lbs. You’ll find the FSK Lions are a warm, welcoming group of people with social and business contacts throughout the area. Prefers damp, open habitats. 4 inches long (including tail). Omnivore; diurnal; talpidae; approx. Carnivore; nocturnal; mustelid. Rat, Black (Rattus rattus) ; dark brown to black coat; white rump; antlers found on males. Also known as Groundhog. Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Prefers mixed forests of large trees. Carnivore; delphinidae; 10 to 13 feet long; weighs 600 to 1,000 lbs. Mole, Star-nosed (Condylura cristata) Skims the surface for crustaceans. Whale, Pygmy Sperm (Kogia breviceps) Cougar (Puma concolor) Marten, American (Martes americana) Also known as Field Mouse, or Meadow Mouse. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; approx. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks. Also known as Grampus. Prefers deciduous forests. Dolphin, Atlantic White-sided (Lagenorhynchus acutus) Squirrel, Delmarva Fox (Sciurus niger cinereus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4.3 to 6.7 inches long (including tail); distinct chestnut brown stripe running from head to tail. Semi-aquatic. Burrows. Maryland Municipalities Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8.2 to 9 inches long. Also known simply as Possum, or North American Opossum. Prefers marshes and swamps. Prefers deciduous or mixed forests with access to water; adapted to urban areas. Migratory (April-Oct.). 15 inches long (excluding tail). Semi-aquatic. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Lemming, Southern Bog (Synaptomys cooperi) Weasel, Long-tailed (Mustela frenata) Burrows. Lives in small pod. Prefers coniferous and mixed forests. Dolphin, Bottlenose (Tursiops truncatus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; 8 to 10 inches long, 7 to 8 inch tail; distinct furred tail. Skilled climber. Can reach speeds up to 43 mph. Feral horses [Assateague horses], Assateague Island National Park Seashore (Worcester County), October 2016. Also known as Blue-white Dolphin and Streaker. 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. Herd animal. Photos by Diane F. Evartt. Fast swimmer. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. Porpoise, Harbor (Phocoena phocoena) Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Granivore; diurnal; rodent; 10 to 14.5 inches long (excluding tail). Distinguished from harbor seal by longer face and fewer spots on body. 16 inches long (including tail). Primarily subterranean. Squirrel, Red (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Meanwhile, if mountain lion sightings are on your wish list, go to … Squirrel, Southern Flying (Glaucomys volans) Largest and heaviest animal in the world. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 6 to 8 inches long; approx. Once extinct on East Coast, elk were reintroduced in neighboring states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Maryland Universities & Colleges Also known as Biscayan Right Whale. Search the Manual The Feral Horse is an introduced species. Also known as Sea Cow. Also known simply as Possum, or North American Opossum. Lives in pod. Vole, Meadow (Microtus pennsylvanicus) Also known as Goose-beaked Whale. Omnivore; nocturnal; procyonidae; 16 to 28 inches long, 9 to 12 inches tall at shoulders; distinct "bandit mask" coloring around eyes. Classified as Endangered. Granivore; crepuscular; rodent; approx. Herbivore; crepuscular; leporidae; 15.5 to 17 inches long; weighs 1.75 to 2.5 lbs. Migratory. Pigmentation pattern on underside of tail or fluke similar to human fingerprint. Located along the western boundaries of the early colonies, many of the State’s mountains and hills are named after explorers, settlers, or surveyors. Acrobatic and fast swimmer. Mouse, Eastern Harvest (Reithrodontomys humulis) Mouse, White-footed (Peromyscus leucopus) Shrew, Smoky (Sorex fumeus) Carnivore; crepuscular; feline; 20 to 24 inches tall, 28 to 40 inches long. The Feral Horse is an introduced species. Omnivore; nocturnal; marsupial; 15 to 20 inches long; distinct white face; prehensile tail. Whale, Long-finned Pilot (Globicephala melas) Also known as Bridled Dolphin, Gulf Stream Spotted Dolphin, and Spotted Porpoise. 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. Also known as Common Rorqual, Finback Whale, and Razorback. Burrows, climbs, and swims. Maryland Departments Whale, Cuvier's Beaked (Ziphius cavirostris) 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. Prefers mixed forests. Lives in pod. Skilled climber. Lives in pod. Also known as Grey Seal, Atlantic Grey Seal, and Horsehead Seal. 15 inches long (excluding tail). Pack hunter. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; canine; 3.5 to 5.5 feet long, 2 to 3 feet tall at shoulder. 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. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 5 to 8 inches long (including tail). Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; canine; 3.5 to 5.5 feet long, 2 to 3 feet tall at shoulder. Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; 14 to 48 inches long (including tail); distinct black-tipped tail. 8 inch long tail; may be colors other than black. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 16 to 24 inches long; long, narrow, scaled tail. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. The Feral Horse is an introduced species. Whale, Cuvier's Beaked (Ziphius cavirostris) Maryland Counties Carnivore; both diurnal and nocturnal; mustelid; 14 to 48 inches long (including tail); distinct black-tipped tail. Omnivore; nocturnal; rodent; 4 to 5 inches long (including tail). Insectivore; nocturnal; chiroptera; 2.4 to 4 inches long, 8.5 to 11 inch wingspan. Acrobatic, known for breaching and slapping fins or tail against the water. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards The House Mouse is an introduced species. MARYLAND MAMMALS Carnivore; delphinidae; 8 feet long; weighs 300 to 350 lbs. 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. Mouse, Eastern Harvest (Reithrodontomys humulis) ; distinct black-tipped tail. Vole, Southern Red-backed (Myodes gapperi) Named for Georges Cuvier, who first described them. Also known as Common Dolphin and Short-beaked Saddleback Dolphin. Shrew, Southern Pygmy (Sorex hoyi winnemana) Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Primarily nests in ground debris, or rotted logs. Also known as Cachalot. Prefers farmlands and meadows. Also known as Blue-white Dolphin and Streaker. Insectivore; nocturnal; soricidae; 4.3 to 5.5 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. Also known as Blue-white Dolphin and Streaker. Also known as Sulphur Bottom. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Prefers forested, mountainous regions. ; antlers found on males. Lives in pod. Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Also known as Blackfish, Orca, and Sea Wolf. Herd animal. Intelligent. Herbivore; nocturnal; rodent; approx. Also known as Assateague Pony or Chincoteage Pony. Squirrel, Southern Flying (Glaucomys volans) Skilled climber. Also known as Mountain Lion, Panther, and Puma. Solitary hunter. Search the Manual Prefers damp, open habitats.