Symbols for Massachusetts: Living Symbols (Animal and Fauna) By Nora Kirkeby Jul 19, 2006, 14:17 PST

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Massachusetts State Bird
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

Photo by Elf, Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Massachusetts State Dog (History)
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

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Massachusetts State Game Bird
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

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