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Symbols for Oklahoma: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna)
By Nora Kirkeby
Nov 10, 2006, 16:38 PST

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Photograph by Carl D. Howe
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Oklahoma State Amphibian
Oklahoma's state amphibian is the American bullfrog. You can learn all about the habitat and behavior of the bullfrog on Wikipedia's page. All the photos can be enlarged by clicking on them, including the map that shows the bullfrog's range.
Source: Wikipedia

Oklahoma State Animal
This colorful nature guide has information on the bison's life cycle, habitat, range, diet, and behavior. It's complete with beautiful photographs (just click to enlarge).
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Oklahoma State Bird
Find out a little bit about the scissor-tailed flycatcher here, and learn about the behavior that gave it it's name. Click the link at the bottom for a whole gallery full of photos.
Source: Birds of Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Bird (Coloring Page)
This beautifully detailed coloring page makes a wonderful addition to any state report. The scissor-tailed flycatcher is seen nestled among mistletoe branches which are the state floral emblem.
Source: Friends Across America

Photo by Michael Holroyd
Photo has been released into the Public Domain!

Oklahoma State Butterfly
This imformative page shows which counties the black swallowtail can be found in, and pictures of it during the three stages of its life.
Source: Montana Big Sky Institute and The National Biological Information Infrastructure

Oklahoma State Fish
Oklahoma's state fish is the white bass. You can learn about its many names, and find out what Oklahoma's record is for the largest white bass ever caught.
Source: Wildlife Forever: State Fish Art

Oklahoma State Furbearer
Check out this quick guide on one of our favorite animals, the raccoon. The raccoon became Oklahoma's state furbearer in 1989, and with good reason. These animals are prized for their pelts and cute as can be.
Source: Kildeer Countryside Virtual Wetlands Preserve

Oklahoma State Game Animal
This colorful nature guide has information on the white-tailed deer's life cycle, characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and more. The beautiful photos are enlargeable (simply double click).
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Oklahoma State Game Bird
The wild turkey is Oklahoma's state game bird. You can learn a bit about them, and about turkey season in Oklahoma here.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Photo by Peter Gerstbach
Phot is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License

Oklahoma State Insect
Oklahoma, along with several other states, has chosen the honey bee as its state insect. Learn about the roles different kinds of bees play in the typical hive, and find out how the infamous killer bees were created.
Source: Great Plains Nature Center

Oklahoma State Reptile
The brightly colored collared lizard is Oklahoma's state reptile. Learn a little bit about these fascinating creatures on this page.
Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

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