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Every state in our union adopts various items and even mammals, birds and reptiles to represent what they\u2019re made up of, what they take pride in, and what they offer. Some cities do the same. California\u2019s flower, for example, is the California poppy. For Colorado it\u2019s the columbine. The mammal representative for California is the California grizzly bear. Alaska\u2019s is the moose. South Dakota chose the coyote, and the grey fox is the mammal of Delaware.<\/p>\n
But did you know that four states have chosen a state cat? You\u2019re probably aware that Maine acknowledges the Maine coon cat. Maryland has adopted the calico. The tabby is the state cat of Massachusetts and the bobcat represents New Hampshire. Florida has chosen several mammals, including the Florida panther. Some states recognize all cats and dogs adopted through their shelters.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s an interesting site that lists the various mammals chosen by each state. Check it out\u2014it might give you some fodder for your next social gathering.<\/p>\n
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