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A state mammal is the official or representative animal of a U.S. state. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government States also have separate state birds, and sometimes state fish or state butterflies. This is a list of US state birds as designated by each state's legislature This is a list of official and *unofficial US state fish:The only states lacking a state fish as of 2008 are Arkansas Indiana Kansas and Ohio This is a list of official US state butterflies: See also List of U States similarly have state flowers, state trees and state songs. In a number of countries plants have been chosen as symbols to represent specific geographic areas In a number of countries plants have been chosen as symbols to represent specific geographic areas Introduction Forty-nine states of the United States (all except New Jersey) have one or more state songs, selected by the state

Years in parenthesis denote the year of adoption by the state's legislature
StateLand mammalMarine mammalWildlife mammal/animalDomestic mammal
Alabama
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) State mammal (2006)
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) State mammal (2006)[1]
Racking horse (Equus caballus)
State horse (1975)[2]
AlaskaMooseBowhead whale
ArizonaRing-tailed Cat
ArkansasWhite-tailed deer
CaliforniaGrizzly bearGray Whale
ColoradoRocky Mountain bighorn sheep
ConnecticutSperm whale (state animal)
FloridaFlorida pantherManatee
Bottle-nosed dolphin
GeorgiaRight whale
HawaiiHumpback whale
IdahoAppaloosa horse
IllinoisWhite-tailed deer
KansasAmerican bisonCairn Terrier (state dog, not yet official)
KentuckyGray squirrel[3]Thoroughbred horse (state horse)[3]
LouisianaBlack bearCatahoula Leopard Dog (state dog)
MaineMooseMaine Coon cat
MarylandThoroughbred horse
Chesapeake Bay Retriever (state dog)
Calico cat (state cat)
MassachusettsRight whaleMorgan horse
Tabby cat (state cat) [4]
Boston Terrier (state dog) [5]
MichiganWhite-tailed deerWolverine
MississippiRed foxBottle-nosed dolphin
White-tailed deer
MinnesotaEastern Timber Wolf
MissouriMuleMissouri Fox Trotting horse
MontanaGrizzly bear
NebraskaWhite-tailed deer
NevadaDesert bighorn sheep
New HampshireWhite-tailed deer
New JerseyHorse
New MexicoBlack bear
New YorkBeaver
North CarolinaEastern Gray SquirrelPlott Hound (state dog)
North DakotaNokota horse
OhioWhite-tailed deer
OklahomaBison
White-tailed deer (game animal)
OregonAmerican Beaver
PennsylvaniaWhite-tailed deerGreat Dane (state dog)
Puerto RicoWest Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)
South CarolinaWhite-tailed deer (1972) [6]Boykin Spaniel (state dog) (1985)[6]
South DakotaCoyote
TennesseeCommon RaccoonTennessee walking horse
TexasArmadillo (small)Blue Lacy (state dog)
Texas Longhorn (large)
Mexican free-tailed bat (flying)
UtahRocky Mountain elk
Cervus canadensis nelsoni (1971)[7]
VermontWhite-tailed deerDairy cow
Morgan horse
VirginiaVirginia Big-Eared BatAmerican Foxhound
WashingtonOrca (Killer Whale)[8]
West VirginiaBlack bear
WisconsinBadgerWhite-tailed deerDairy cow
American Water Spaniel (state dog)
WyomingBuffalo


See also

References

  1. ^ State Mammal of Alabama. Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. The American Black Bear ( Ursus americanus) is the most common Bear Species native to North America. The Racking Horse is Horse breed derived from the Tennessee Walking Horse, recognized by the USDA in 1978 Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent The moose (North America or elk (Europe Alces alces, is the largest extant Species in the Deer family. The Bowhead Whale ( Balaena mysticetus) also known as Greenland Right Whale or Arctic Whale, is a Baleen whale of the right whale family The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. The ringtail ( Bassariscus astutus) is a Mammal of the raccoon family, native to arid regions of North America. Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis, also known as the Silvertip Bear, is a Subspecies of Brown bear (Ursus arctos that lives The Gray Whale or Grey Whale ( Eschrichtius robustus) is a Whale that travels between feeding and breeding grounds yearly The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Bighorn Sheep ( Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep in North America and Siberia with large horns which can weigh up to. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The Sperm Whale ( Physeter macrocephalus or Physeter catodon) is the largest of all Toothed whales and largest living toothed animal Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The Florida panther is a critically endangered representative of Cougar ( Puma concolor) that lives in the low pinelands palm forests and Manatees ( family Trichechidae, Genus Trichechus) are large fully aquatic Marine mammals sometimes known as sea The Bottlenose Dolphin is one of the most common and well-known Dolphins. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule Right whales are the species of large Baleen whales belonging to the Genus Eubalaena. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the The humpback whale ( Megaptera novaeangliae) is a Baleen Whale. The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Kansas ( is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American " The American bison ( Bison bison) is a Bovine Mammal, also commonly known as the American buffalo. The Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest Terrier breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognized as one of The Commonwealth of Kentucky ( is a state located in the East Central United States of America. The eastern gray squirrel ( Sciurus carolinensis) is a Tree squirrel native to the eastern and Midwestern United States and to the southerly The Thoroughbred is a horse breed The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America The American Black Bear ( Ursus americanus) is the most common Bear Species native to North America. The Catahoula Cur or Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, is named after Catahoula Parish in the state of Louisiana in the United The State of Maine ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean The moose (North America or elk (Europe Alces alces, is the largest extant Species in the Deer family. The Maine Coon is one of the largest Breeds of domestic Cat, known for its high intelligence and playfulness as well as its distinctive physical appearance The Thoroughbred is a horse breed The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of Dog that was developed along the Chesapeake Bay. Tortoiseshell describes a coat coloring found in Cats Cats of this colour are mottled with patches of red and black The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Right whales are the species of large Baleen whales belonging to the Genus Eubalaena. ATTENTION *** This article should not become a gallery of people's cat photos The Boston Terrier is a breed of Dog of the Terrier dog type, originating in the United States of America. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States The Red Fox ( Vulpes vulpes) is a Mammal of the order Carnivora. The Bottlenose Dolphin is one of the most common and well-known Dolphins. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers The Eastern Wolf ( Canis lycaon) also know as Eastern Canadian Wolf or Eastern Canadian Red Wolf is traditionally considered Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee In its common modern meaning a mule is the offspring of a male Donkey and a female Horse, which is classified as a kind of F1 hybrid. The Missouri Fox Trotter is an American breed of horse with a unique four beat gait Montana ( is a state in the Western United States. One-third of the state in the western part contains numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named of the northern The Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis, also known as the Silvertip Bear, is a Subspecies of Brown bear (Ursus arctos that lives Nebraska ( is a state located on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States and The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The Desert Bighorn Sheep ( Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is a subspecies of Bighorn Sheep that occurs in the desert Southwest regions of the United States New Hampshire ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The horse ( Equus caballus) is a hoofed ( Ungulate) Mammal, one of eight living species of the family Equidae. New Mexico ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. The American Black Bear ( Ursus americanus) is the most common Bear Species native to North America. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The American Beaver ( Castor canadensis) is a large semi-aquatic Rodent native to Canada, much of the United States, and parts of northern North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States The eastern gray squirrel ( Sciurus carolinensis) is a Tree squirrel native to the eastern and Midwestern United States and to the southerly North Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern and Western regions of the United States of America. The Nokota horse is a distinct type of horse that once ran wild in the Little Missouri Badlands, located in Southwestern Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. The American bison ( Bison bison) is a Bovine Mammal, also commonly known as the American buffalo. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The American Beaver ( Castor canadensis) is a large semi-aquatic Rodent native to Canada, much of the United States, and parts of northern The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout The Great Dane, Danish Hound, or German Mastiff, is a breed of Domestic dog ( Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} The West Indian Manatee ( Trichechus manatus) is a Manatee, and the largest surviving member of the aquatic mammal order Sirenia (which also includes South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout The Boykin Spaniel is a medium sized breed of Dog and a member of the Spaniel family South Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The coyote (kaɪˈoʊti ˈkaɪoʊt ( Canis latrans) also known as the prairie wolf, is a Mammal of the order Carnivora Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. The raccoon ( Procyon lotor) (sometimes spelt as racoon) also known as the common raccoon, North American raccoon, northern raccoon Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Armadillos are small Placental Mammals known for having a leathery armor shell The Blue Lacy is a breed of Working dog that originated in Texas in the mid 1800s The Texas longhorn is a breed of Cattle known for its The Mexican Free-tailed Bat ( Tadarida brasiliensis) is a medium sized Bat. The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. The elk, or wapiti ( Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest Species of Deer in the world and one of the largest Mammals in Vermont ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Dairy Cattle, generally of the species Bos taurus, are Domesticated Animals bred to produce large quantities of Milk The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state The Genus Corynorhinus consists of the lump-nosed bats, or American long-eared bats. The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that is cousin to the English Foxhound. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The Orca or Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca) less commonly Blackfish or Seawolf, is the largest species of the Oceanic dolphin family West Virginia ( is a state in the Appalachian Upland South, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, bordered by The American Black Bear ( Ursus americanus) is the most common Bear Species native to North America. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States The American Badger, Taxidea taxus, is a North American Badger, somewhat similar in appearance to the European Badger. The White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus) also known as the Virginia deer, or simply as the whitetail, is a medium-sized Deer found throughout Dairy Cattle, generally of the species Bos taurus, are Domesticated Animals bred to produce large quantities of Milk The American Water Spaniel is a Gundog breed of Dog little known outside North America. The State of Wyoming ( is a sparsely populated state in the western region of the United States. The American bison ( Bison bison) is a Bovine Mammal, also commonly known as the American buffalo. These are lists of US state insignia as designated by tradition or the respective state legislatures: List of U Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors. Alabama Department of Archives & History (2006-04-20). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Retrieved on 2007-03-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China.
  2. ^ Official Alabama Horse. Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors. Alabama Department of Archives & History (2003-11-17). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Retrieved on 2007-03-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China.
  3. ^ a b Kentucky's State Symbols. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Commonwealth of Kentucky (2006-02-03). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Retrieved on 2007-03-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden.
  4. ^ Interactive State House - Mass.Gov
  5. ^ CIS: State Symbols
  6. ^ a b SC Statehouse Student's web page, State Symbols and Emblems. Retrieved on 2007-07-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and
  7. ^ Utah Symbols - Rocky Mountian Elk from utah. gov "Pioneer - Utah's Online Library" page. Retrieved on 2008-03-25
  8. ^ Symbols of Washington State. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved on 2007-03-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty

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