Symbols for Alaska: Living Symbols

AK State Symbols
Symbols for Alaska: Living Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Aug 15, 2006, 15:58 PST

Alaska State Animals, Alaska State Bird, Alaska State Fish, and Alaska State Insect

Alaska State Bird
Complete with huge photos, this site is a colorful guide to the Willow Ptarmigin.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Photo by Tim Bowman, from the Alaska Image Library, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System

Alaska State Bird (Field Guide
Use this guide to the Ptarmigan. It includes the everything from the bird's average life, to the hunting practices involved in catching one.
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Alaska State Bird (Willow Ptarmigan)
This has good information on the willow ptarmigan. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Alaska State Bird and Flower Coloring Page
Print and color the state bird and flower to make your pages easier and beautiful.
Source: Friends Across America

Image courtesy of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Alaska State Fish
For detailed information on the state fish, the Chinook Salmon, this site is a great resource. Did you know that Chinook salmon can weight up to 120 pounds? Find out more here.
Source: Alaska Fishing Lodges

Alaska State Fish (Chinook Salmon)
This has good information on the Chinook salmon. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Alaska State Insect
A beautifully written article on why the four-spot skimmer dragonfly was chosen as Alaska's state insect.
Source: Alaska Science Forum

Alaska State Insect (Four-spotted Skimmer)
This has good information on the four-spotted skimmer. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Photo by Mike Lockhart, from the Washington DC Library, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System

Alaska State Land Mammal
The moose is Alaska's state mammal. This colorful site will teach you all about its characterists, habitat, life cycle, diet, and behavior. It also has beautiful, large photographs.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Alaska State Land Animal (Moose)
This has good information on the moose. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Alaska State Marine Mammal
This handy encyclopedia-style site has loads of information, and a large photo. (Click on the photo to blow it up.) With information on how they specifically relate to Alaska, it's a great resource.
Source: The Pedia

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