Oregon calls itself the Beaver State, a designation that reflects more than symbolism. Long before lawmakers made the beaver the official state animal, these animals shaped Oregon’s rivers, wetlands, ...
Yahoo: West Virginia’s State Animal Was Nearly Erased—So Why Did It Win the Vote?
For West Virginians, resilience in the face of adversity is a defining characteristic. As industry and settlers encroached on the Mountain State’s vast, dense forests, both people and animals had to ...
West Virginia’s State Animal Was Nearly Erased—So Why Did It Win the Vote?
Hawaii never passed a law naming the Honu (the green sea turtle) as its official state animal, yet few creatures are more closely associated with the islands. Visitors quickly notice how often turtle ...
AOL: Survival in the Desert: How the Desert Bighorn Sheep Became Nevada’s State Animal
Survival in the Desert: How the Desert Bighorn Sheep Became Nevada’s State Animal
Yahoo: From Pest to Pride: How the Coyote Became South Dakota’s State Animal
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The coyote became South Dakota’s state animal in 1949, chosen for its resilience, adaptability, and intelligence over other ...
From Pest to Pride: How the Coyote Became South Dakota’s State Animal
Like most states, Colorado has chosen a state animal meant to reflect its culture, landscape, and sense of identity. In 1961, that choice was the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, an animal closely tied ...
MSN: Why is Wisconsin the Badger State? The surprising story behind the name