Symbols for Connecticut: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna)

CT State Symbols
Symbols for Connecticut: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna)
By Nora Kirkeby
Sep 7, 2006, 09:56 PST

State Animals, State Birds, State Fish, and State Insects

Connecticut State Animal
Learn all about the Connecticut state animal, the sperm whale.
Source: The State of Connecticut

Connecticut State Animal (Sperm Whale)
This has good information on the sperm whale. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

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

Connecticut State Bird
This colorful easy-to-read guide on the American robin makes learning easy and boasts large high-quality photos that would be an asset to any report.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Connecticut State Bird (American Robin)
This has good information on the American robin. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: National Wildlife Federation

Connecticut State Bird and Flower Coloring Page
Color-in this beautifully detailed coloring page to make your report easier, and more beautiful.
Source: ABCTeach

Image created by Duane Raver, from the NCTC Image Library, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System

Connecticut State Fish
For detailed information on the state fish, the American Shad, this site is a great resource. It includes why fish was selected, and information on the fish itself. The site has the Latin origins of the fish’s name and information on a Native American legend involving the Shad.
Source: State of Connecticut

Connecticut State Fish (More Info)
For a description of the fish and information on the conservation efforts, check out the Fish & Wildlife site.
Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service

Connecticut State Fish (American Shad)
This has good information on the American shad. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Photo by Whitney Cranshaw of Colorado State University, courtesy of Forestry Images

Connecticut State Insect
Learn about the praying mantis, which has been designated as the state insect of Connecticut, with this helpful guide. Did you know some types of mantises may grow to 10 inches in lenght? Learn more.
Source: Desert USA

Connecticut State Insect (Praying Mantis)
This has good information on the praying mantis. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Connecticut State Shellfish
This site has great information on the Connecticut state shellfish, the oyster, including its history in the area, and the date of its official adoption.
Source: The State of Connecticut

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