WA State Symbols
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Symbols for Washington: Living Symbols (Creatures)
By Nora Kirkeby
Aug 2, 2007, 16:38 PST
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Willow (American) Goldfinch
Photo by MDF on Wikipedia Commons
Licensed Under the GNU Free Documentation License |
Arkansas State Amphibian - (Adobe Acrobat Required)
The pacific chorus frog is an adorable species that resides mostly in the pPacific northwest, including Washington. However, in Washington it's found a special home as the state amphibian. This set of articles is well worth the download, with everything from basic information, to tips on building your own Pacific chorus frog habitat.
Source: Oregon State University Extension Service
Washington Bird
This beautiful full-color nature guide has information on the willow goldfinch (also called the American goldfinch). Learn all about its habitat, life cycle, behavior, diet and more. To see larger versions of the beautiful photographs, simply double click.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television
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Steelhead Trout
Illlustration by Robert W. Hines
From the NCTC Image Library
Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System |
Washington Bird (Coloring Page)
This wonderfully detailed coloring page shows the willow goldfinch nestled in a coastal rhododendron, Washington's state flower.
Source: Friends Across America
Washington Fish
The steelhead trout is Washington's state fish. You can learn all about this fish on this helpful page. From what it eats, to the largest steelie ever caught in Washington, this page is great.
Source: Wildlife Forever
Washington Insect
The darner green dragonfly has been around since before the dinosaurs. Compared to that, its adoption as Washington's state insect in 1997, is very recent. Find out what makes this insect so strange and amazing in this great article.
Source: University of Washington Office of News and Information
Washington Marine Mammal
The orca is Washington's state marine mammal. Did you know that orcas are always half-awake so they can keep breathing? Check out more great orca facts on this page!
Source: Orca Network
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