Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delmarva Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger cinereus
Native to
Western areas of the Delmarva Peninsula and Southern Delaware
Life span
Wild: 6 years
Under Human Care: 8-20 years
Fun fact
It was listed as an endangered species in 1967 due to habitat loss and overhunting. With conservation efforts, it was delisted in 2015.
☀️ Diurnal (active during the day)
Conservation status: least concern
Erected by The Salisbury Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 38° 21.63′ N, 75° 34.941′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It can be reached from South Park Drive west of Memorial Plaza, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 755 S Park Dr, Salisbury MD 21804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beaver (a few steps from this marker); White-Tailed Deer (within shouting distance of this marker); Bald Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); American Bison (within shouting distance of this marker); Geore J. Mengason Eagle Habitat (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evolution of the "Best Little Zoo in North America" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Alligator (about 500 feet away); Wicomico Treasures (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
