Symbols for Wyoming: Geological and Archeological By Nora Kirkeby Aug 8, 2007, 11:55 PST

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Jade (Nephrite) Photo by and © Roger Weller of Cochise College

Wyoming State Dinosaur
Wyoming had adopted the triceratops as its state dinosaur. Did you know though, that when they found the first triceratops they thought it was a type of buffalo? Find out more interesting tidbits on this great site.
Source: State Fossils

Wyoming State Fossil
Wyoming's state fossil is called a Knightia, and it's a small type of fish from the Eocene Epoch. You can learn all about the knightia on this helpful little page.
Source: State Fossils

Wyoming State Fossil<brbecause small amounts of the rare nephrite jade have been found in wyoming
Source: Barbra Voltaire, F.G.G., G.G., and Gemology Online

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