Symbols for Pennsylvania: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna) By Nora Kirkeby Jan 16, 2007, 12:21 PST

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Pennsylvania State Animal
This beautiful full-color nature guide has loads of information on teh white-tailed deer, Pennsylvania's state animal, and half a dozen brilliant photos. (Simply double click to enlarge the photos.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Pennsylvania State Bird
To learn about the ruffled grouse's habitat, range, diet, life cycle, and much more check out this helpful nature guide. To enlarge the photos double-click on them.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Photo by Jon Hurd Licensed under the Creative Commons

Pennsylvania State Bird (Coloring Page)
This beautifully detailed coloring page shows the ruffled grouse, nestled among mountain laurel, Pennsylvania's state flower. Color it in for a brilliant addition to your state report or trace it as the basis for your own drawing.
Source: Friends Across America

Pennsylvania State Dog
Find out why the breed known as Great Danes were chosen for the honor of becoming Pennsylvania's state dog.
Source: Pennsylvania Dog

Photo by David Cappaert Courtesy Insect Images

Pennsylvania State Fish
You can find loads of information on Pennsylvania's state fish, the brook trout, on this site. You can even find the record for the largest brook trout ever caught in Pennsylvania.
Source: Wildlife Forever

Pennsylvania State Insect
The firefly became Pennsylvania's state insect in 1974. This lovely guide has great photos and tons of information.
Source: Fairfax County Public Schools

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