Basilosaurus Cetoides: Alabama’s State Fossil
Alabama’s Official State Fossil: Basilosaurus Cetoides Alabama’s official state fossil is Basilosaurus cetoides, a prehistoric whale that roamed the oceans duri...
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Oregon’s Dinosaur Discovery: A Curious Chronicle of the Beaver State’s Ancient Life
Oregon's Dinosaur Fossil Record Oregon is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of dinosaur fossils, yet the state holds a surprising and growin...
Read more →Black Bear: Alabama’s Official State Mammal
Alabama's State Symbols Alabama’s state symbols reflect its rich natural heritage, with the Black Bear designated as the official state mammal. This powerful cr...
Read more →Washington State Animals: A Clear Snapshot of Nature in the Evergreen State
Washington State's Wildlife Heritage Washington state is home to a rich tapestry of wildlife, from rugged mountains to misty coastline and expansive forests. Th...
Read more →Nc State's Animal World: From Campus to Care and Collaboration
North Carolina State University: Advancing Animal Health and Welfare North Carolina State University sits at the crossroads of animal science, veterinary medici...
Read more →Idaho: The Potato State, Powering America’s Spuds
Idaho: The Potato Capital of the United States Idaho is widely recognized as the state synonymous with potatoes in the United States, a distinction earned throu...
Read more →Pennsylvania State Dinosaur: Phacops Rana and the Keystone State’s Paleo Tale
Pennsylvania's State Fossil: Phacops Rana In Pennsylvania, the Devonian trilobite Phacops rana holds the title of the state fossil, a designation granted in 198...
Read more →Alabama’s Official State Mammal: The Black Bear
Alabama's Official State Mammal Alabama designates the Black Bear (Ursus americanus) as its official state mammal, a distinction codified to honor the species’...
Read more →Mississippi State Mammal: White-tailed Deer, Odocoileus Virginianus
Mississippi's State Symbols Mississippi’s state symbols weave a thread through the state’s natural heritage, with the white-tailed deer designated as the offici...
Read more →Nevada’s State Animal: Desert Bighorn Sheep
Nevada's Official State Animal Nevada’s official state animal is the desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni), a hardy inhabitant of the state’s rugged de...
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