Symbols for Kentucky: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna) By Nora Kirkeby Jun 23, 2006, 15:50 PST

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Photo by Harvey Doerksen, From the Washington DC Library, Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System

Kentucky State Bird
This colorful easy-to-use guide on the cardinal has helpful information, and large colored photos for your report.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Kentucky State Bird (Northern Cardinal)
This has good information on the northern cardinal. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Kentucky State Butterfly
This site has stunning large photographs of the viceroy butterfly which became Kentucky's state butterfly 1990. There's also loads of easy-to-read information. So, check it out!
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Photo by David Cappaert, Courtesy of ForestryImages

Kentucky State Butterfly (Viceroy)
This has good information on the viceroy butterfly. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Kentucky State Fish
The spotted bass has been the state fish since 1956. See a picture and read the life history notes of this unique fish.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Kentucky State Horse
In 1996, the thoroughbred became Kentucky's state horse. This site has a fantastic history of thoroughbreds, and several histories on individual horses (such as Seabiscuit).
Source: Pet Care Tips

Photo by Terry Spivey of the USDA Forest Service, Courtesy of Forestry Images

Kentucky State Horse
Learn everything you could want to know about thoroughbreds on this helpful page. Including: founding stallions, significant horses, 20th century champions, and breed history. This is a great site.
Source: Kentucky Horse Park Park

Kentucky State Wild Animal Game Series
Though this page has no pictures, it has all sorts of interesting information on the gray squirrel. Check it out.
Source: Wild Info

Kentucky State Wild Animal Game Series (Eastern Gray Squirrel)
This has good information on the eastern gray squirrel. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

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