| From ClassBrain.com MA State Symbols
This beautiful nature field guide contains information on the lifestyle, characteristics, habitat, behavior, and diet of the black-capped chickadee. It also has incredibly beautiful large photographs that you can use in your report (simply click to englarge). Source: New Hampshire Public Television Massachusetts State Bird (Black-capped Chickadee) This has good information on the yellow poplar. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: National Wildlife Federation Massachusetts State Cat This page on the tabby cat includes the history of the breed as well as information on the different types of tabby patterning (makerel, ticked, spotted, and blotched). Source: Penmarric
This page includes the history of the Boston terrier. Find out which other two dog breeds originally gave root to the Boston terrier's ancestry. Source: Boston Terrier Club Massachusetts State Dog (Breed Standard) This page has the American Kennel Clubs standards for determining the ideal Boston terrier. Source: American Kennel Club Massachusetts State Fish Check out information on the Atlantic cod, including the state record in Massacusetts which is a whole 92 pounds! Source: National State-Fish Art Contest Massachusetts State Fish (Atlantic Cod) This has good information on the yellow poplar. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: National Wildlife Federation
This page has all sorts of helpful information on wild turkeys including a list of their natural predators. It also includes a list of media for turkey sounds. Source: Fairfax County Public Schools Massachusetts State Game Bird (Wild Turkey) This has good information on the yellow poplar. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: National Wildlife Federation Massachusetts State Horse This page has amazing information on the Morgan horse including a comprehensive history. The photos on this page are larger than they look, click to enlarge. Source: Kentucky Horse Park Massachusetts State Insect This site has all sorts of information on the Ladybug Story. Read all about how Ms. Pamela Johnson's second grade class gave the state legislature the idea for this symbol. You can even watch an animated version of the story. Source: Secretary of State Massachusetts State Marine Mammal Learn all about the right whale on this site. Did you know it's one of the most endangered large whales? One of it's primary habitats is Massachusetts Bay. You can find out more here. Source: USGS: NBII © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |
