Symbols for Wisconsin: Living Symbols (Creatures) By Nora Kirkeby Aug 7, 2007, 14:54 PST

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American Badger Photo by Gary M. Stolz From the Washington DC Library Courtesy the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Digital Library System

Wisconsin State Animal
This beautiful full-color nature guide will teach you all about Wisconsin's state animal, the badger. Wisconsin's nickname is the "Badger State," so this animal was an obvious choice. Learn more about this fascinating animal here.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Wisconsin State Bird
This beautiful full-color nature guide will teach you all about Wisconsin's state bird, the robin. You can learn about the robin's life cycle, habitat, diet and more. To see larger versions of the beautiful photographs, simply double-click.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Dairy Cow Courtesy the United States Department of Agriculture

Wisconsin State Bird (Coloring Page)
This exquisitely detailed coloring page makes a wonderful addition to any state report. It shows the robin walking among wood violets, which are Wisconsin's state flower.
Source: Friends Across America

Wisconsin State Dog
These beautiful dogs are one of only 5 dog breeds that are believed to have originated in the United States. Find out what makes the American water spaniel unique, and why it became a Wisconsin state symbol. br>Source: Wisconsin Department of Justice

White-tailed Deer Stag Courtesy the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Digital Library System

Wisconsin State Domesticated Animal
Wisconsin's state domesticated animal is the dairy cow because of Wisconsin's famous dairy industry. You can learn all about dairy cows here, from the six prominent types of dairy cows, dairy games, this is a great and fun site.
Source: 4-H

Wisconsin State Fish
The Wisconsin state fish is the muskellunge. Check out this page with all sorts of trivia. From the muskellunge's nicknames, to the record for the largest muskellunge ever caught in Wisconsin, you're bound to find somethng of interest on this page.
Source: Wildlife Forever

Wisconsin State Insect
The honey bee is Wisconsin's state insect. You can learn the difference between drone, worker, and queen bees, learn how honey is made, or find out how the infamous killer bee was created.
Source: Great Plains Nature Center

Wisconsin State Wildlife Animal
This beautiful full-color nature guide will teach you all about Wisconsin's state wildlife animal, the white-tailed deer You can learn about the white-tailed deer's life cycle, habitat, diet and more. To see larger versions of the beautiful photographs, simply double-click.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

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