Symbols for Minnesota: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna) By Nora Kirkeby Aug 8, 2006, 10:57 PST

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Photo by, and courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System

Minnesota State Bird
This page has all sorts of fun information on the common loon, Minnesota's state bird For instance, did you know that unlike most birds, which have light or hollow bones, the loon has solid bones? Find out more here including how fast they fly, and why it takes them a running start of at least 100 feet to get airborn.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota State Bird (Coloring Page)
This beautifully detailed coloring page will add vibrancy to to your report. The coloring page depicts the state bird nestled among lady slippers which are Minnesota's state flower.
Source: Friends Across America

Minnesota State Bird (Common Loon)
This has good information on the common loon. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature

Photo by Steven Katovich of the USDA Forest Service, Courtesy of Forestry Images

Minnesota State Butterfly
This beautiful nature guide has information on the monarch butterfly's life cycle, characteristics, range, and habitat. It also includes large and beautiful photographs (simply double-click to enlarge).
Source: University of Minnesota: New Hampshire Public Television

Minnesota State Butterfly Coloring Page)
Color-in this beautiful coloring page for a wonderful addition to you report.
Source: National Geographic

Minnesota State Butterfly (Monarch)
This has good information on the common loon. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature

Minnesota State Fish
This page is awesome. Not only does it have great information on the walleye fish in Minnesota, it has great photos.
Source: University of Minnesota: General College

Minnesota State Fish (More)
Did you know that blue walleye (a walleye variety) are now thought to be extinct? Find out about this and more on this site.
Source: University of Minnesota: State Fish Art

Minnesota State Fish (Walleye)
This has good information on the common loon. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature

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