Symbols for Michigan: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna)

Mi State Symbols
Symbols for Michigan: Living Symbols (Animals and Fauna)
By Nora Kirkeby
Jul 20, 2006, 15:08 PST

Michigan State Bird
This conveniant site has information on the robin's range, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior. The page has beautiful large photos, just double click to open them.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Michigan State Bird and Flower (Coloring Page)
Print this beautifully detailed coloring page and use it to enhance your state report.
Source: Friends Across America

Michigan 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

Photo by Eric Engbretson, From the Washington DC Library, Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System

Michigan State Fish
This page has all sorts of fun information on the brook trout, including the fish's many names, and the world record for the largest brook trout ever caught.
Source: Michigan Interactive

Michigan State Fish (DNR)
This site has loads of helpful information including a detailed description of the brook trout, complete with its eating and spawning habits.
Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan State Fish (Brook Trout)
This has good information on the brook trout. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Michigan State Mammal
This is a beautiful nature guide with vivid large photos (double click to open). The page has information on the white-tailed deer's life cycle, habitat, range, diet, and behavior.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Michigan State Mammal (White-tailed Deer)
This has good information on the brook trout. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

This image is courtesy of Wikipedia Commons and the Creative Commons

Michigan State Reptile
This page has easy information and beautiful pictures. Did you know some adult painted turtles are only four inches long? Find out more here.
Source: Wildlife and Natural History

Michigan State Reptile (More)
The information on this page is a bit more extensive. The thumbnails at the top of the page are huge once you click on them, and theres information on everything you could possibly want to know about the painted turtle, including their conservation status.
Source: Animal Diversity Web

Michigan State Reptile (Painted Turtle)
This has good information on the brook trout. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation