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Learn all about the American bullfrog, Missouri's state amphibian, on this site. You can find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat and more. If you see a word that you don't understand, click the magnifying glass next to it for an explation of the term. Also, click the top navigation tabs for bullfrog sounds and photos! Source: Biokids Missouri State Amphibian (American Bullfrog) This has good information on the american bullfrog. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature Missouri State Animal This site has all sorts of interesting and useful tidbits. You can learn when the mule became the state animal, why it was chose. Find out how Missouri mules have been used throughout history, and what the difference between jack and jennet foals are. Source: Cape Girardeau Public Schools
This page has great historic information on the paddlefish including the first record of the fish. It explains the fishes characteristics, as well as the fishing and conservation of the paddlefish. Source: In-Fisherman Magazine Missouri State Aquatic Animal (Paddlefish) This has good information on the paddlefish. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature Missouri State Bird This page has everything from nesting and feeding, to where you can find the eastern bluebird. Check it out. Source: Birding.com Missouri State Bird (Coloring Page) This beautifully detailed coloring page shows the state bird, the eastern bluebird, nestled among the state flower. Color it in for a lovely addition to any state report. Source: Friends Across America Missouri State Bird (Eastern Bluebird) This has good information on the eastern bluebird. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature Missouri State Fish The Missouri state fish is the channel catfish. This site has all its other names, it's habitat, what it eats, and the record for the largest catfish caught in the state of Missouri. Source: State-Fish Art Competition Missorui State Fish (Channel Catfish) This has good information on the channel catfish. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature Missouri State Horse Check out this in depth history of the Missouri fox trotting horse. Learn why the horse was bred and why it's so sought after. Also learn about the classic breed traits, and about the founding of the breed's organization. Source: Kentucky Horse Park
Curious what a Missouri fox trotting horse looks like? Check out this great gallery. It's full of images. Source: Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association, Inc. Missouri State Insect This page has loads of information on the honey bee. Learn the difference between drones, workers, and the queen bee. Find out how "killer" bees were accidentally formed. You'll find the year Missouri adopted it, how bees make honey, and much more. Source: Great Plains Nature Center Missouri State Insect (Honey Bee) This has good information on the honey bee. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |
