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Maryland Animals

• Astrodon johnstoni, the Maryland's State Dinosaur
  Astrodon johnstoni officially became the State dinosaur on October 1, 1998.
• Bald Eagle
  Bald eagles are found in Maryland all year round. Most are concentrated along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
• Baltimore Oriole
  The Baltimore Oriole has been the State Bird since 1947. Special provisions have been made for its protection.
• Black Bear
  The black bear is the only bear in Maryland.
• Blue Birds
  Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis)
• Calico, Maryland State Cat
  Both the House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate voted to designate the Calico Cat as Maryland's State Cat.
• Calvert County Bluebird Trails
  Large, open fields of Calvert County bordered by woodlands are conducive to the presence of Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) who are year-round residents.
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  In 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, named after the famous bay region of the breed's origin, was declared the official dog of Maryland.
• Common Raven
  Ravens are members of the crow family which also includes jays. The common raven is the only kind of raven in Maryland.
• Cottontail Rabbit
  The Appalachian cottontail is a rabbit in need of conservation in Maryland. The snowshoe hare is a related animal that exists in small numbers in Western Maryland.
• Maryland Ornithological Society
  
• Black Bears in Maryland
  
• Coyote (Canis latrans)
  Coyotes were originally western animals. They now inhabit most of North America. Locally, they are found in all of the Mid-Atlantic States and all Maryland counties.
• Devil Crayfish
  The devil crayfish in Maryland is found in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties, and in the Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, Patuxent River, and Wicomico River drainages.
• Eastern Wild Turkeys
  The Eastern wild turkey is the only wild turkey found in Maryland. The ruffed grouse, Northern bobwhite quail, and ring-necked pheasent (Introduced) are related birds which live in Maryland.
• Maryland Blue Crab
  
• Raccoon
  The raccoon is the only species of its kind in Maryland.
• Red Bat
  Beside this, Maryland has nine other kind of bats.
• Red Fox
  Active during the day and night, red foxes inhabit the entire state of Maryland.
• River Otter
  The river otter is the only otter found in Maryland.
• Sharks of Delaware, Maryland
  
• Sika Deer
  The white-tailed deer is the only native deer in Maryland and is widespread.
• Thoroughbred, the Maryland's State Horse
  As one of the most popular breeds of sport horses in the world, the thoroughbred has found a place in almost every aspect of riding.
• Turtles in Maryland
  There are three groups of turtles in Maryland: True turtles, which spend some or all of their time in water; Tortoises that live on land, and Terrapins which are limited to Maryland's tidal marshes and waters.
• White-tailed Deer
  The white-tailed deer is the only native deer in Maryland. The sika deer is an introduced elk from Asia. They are found in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.
• Woodchuck (or Groundhog)
  Woodchucks are found throughout the state of Maryland.
• Wood Duck
  They are the most common breeding duck in Maryland and are more abundant during the breeding season than during winter.
Maryland Companion and Service Animals
• Pets/Companion Animals
  
Maryland Insects
• Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
  The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly was designated Maryland's State Insect in 1973.
• Cicadas in Maryland
  Marylanders are encouraged to plan ahead and to learn about cicadas so that they can experience this spectacular event as a wonder and not a calamity. By the Dept. of Agriculture
• Invasive Species of Concern in Maryland
  "The MARYLAND INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL (MISC) provides leadership concerning invasive species and encourages efforts that prevent the introduction of, and manage the impact of, invasive species on Maryland ecosystems."
Maryland Reptiles
• Diamondback Terrapin
  The Diamondback Terrapin ( Malaclemys terrapin ) is the State reptile and official mascot of the University of Maryland College Park.
• Reptiles and Amphibians in Maryland
  A complete checklist of reptiles and amphibians in Maryland (PDF format)

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