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Picture was taken last week as animal came around to front of row houses in east Baltimore.
Apparently lives in back yard of dilapidated houses.
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Please Assist In Identifying this Animal #764724
Asked July 29, 2021, 9:53 PM EDT
Picture was taken last week as animal came around to front of row houses in east Baltimore.
Apparently lives in back yard of dilapidated houses.
City inspector advises seeing two out there.
Also advises it to be a ground hog.
Many members of the community disagree, and are frightened about what it might really be.
Is it a ground hog? If so how can we humanely move it along?
If not, is it dangerous? Who should we report this to.
Baltimore City County Maryland
Expert Response
Yes, this looks like a groundhog. They are not dangerous.
You can find local wildlife damage control operators listed by county at this link: http://webapps02.dnr.state.md.us/WHS_Websites/(S(ajwjlq3hvfprejzszlk43p55))/WCCQuery_RWD.aspx
You can also call wildlife services at:<personal data hidden>.
Best,
Luke