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Fifty State Animals
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Fifty State Animals
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50 STATES. 50 ANIMALS. 50 STORIES.
Celebrating America's tradition of State Animal Representatives in a series of paintings, street art electric boxes in SE Denver and collectable prints mounted on panel hanging on walls around the world.
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ALABAMA WILD TURKEY
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Evans Blvd & I25 North entrance
The wild turkey was designated the official Alabama game bird in 1980. A true American, the eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) is the largest & most widely distributed of the six subspecies of wild turkey in North America. The Male can grow up to 4’ tall and weigh over 20 lbs. Hens may be almost as tall but usually weigh less.
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ALASKA MOOSE
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Hampden Blvd & Oneida St
Designated the official Alaska Land Mammal in 1998. Moose (Alces alces) are the world's largest member of the deer family, and the Alaska moose (Alces alces gigas) is the largest of all moose (males 1,000 - 1,600 lbs). They mostly inhabit the northern forests of North America, Europe, & Russia (in Europe they are called "elk".)
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ARIZONA RIDGE NOSED RATTLESNAKE
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
E Quincy St & I-225 N Exit
The Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi) was recognized as the official state reptile of Arizona in 1986. First known to science in 1905, this small brown snake is of the most primitive rattlesnakes found in the US.
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ARKANSAS MOCKINGBIRD
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Yale Ave & Grape St
The mockingbird was recognized as the official state bird of Arkansas in 1929. Northern Mockingbirds have extraordinary vocal abilities - they can sing up to 200 songs, including those of other birds, insects & amphibian sounds, and even some mechanical noises.
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CALIFORNIA QUAIL
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Yale & Clermont
Designated the California valley quail as the state bird in 1931. Known for hardiness and adaptability, the native bird (Callipepla Californicus) is plump, smaller than a pigeon, with a black plume on its head & a black bib & white stripe under its beak. AKA: CA partridge, Catalina quail, Topknot quail & Valley Quail.
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COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Colorado @ Yale W
Colorado designated the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) as the official state animal in 1961. Their massive, curling horns can grow to 50” and can weigh 30 lbs. With agility & balance, they are found only in the Rockies in extremely rugged terrain. Fewer than 45,000 are scattered through the western US and Canada.
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CONNECTICUT AMERICAN ROBIN
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Monaco & Narcissus
Connecticut designated the American Robin (Turdus migratorius) as the state bird in 1943. Robins are a true thrush and one of America's favorite songbirds. Migratory robins are watched for each year as the herald of spring, but many spend the entire winter in NE swamps, roosting in evergreens and feeding on winter berries.
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DELAWARE LADYBUG
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Colorado & Iliff
The lady bug was adopted as the official state bug of Delaware in 1974 thanks to an intensive effort made by the 2nd grade students of the Lulu M. Ross Elementary in Milford, Delaware. Lady bugs help gardeners and farmers by eating tiny insect pests that damage plants.
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FLORIDA PANTHER
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
E Quincy by Tamarac Circle
In 1982 the students of Florida elected the panther (Felis concolor coryi) as the official state animal. A large predator, they can grow more than 6’ in length, they play an important role in the ecosystem. Florida panthers were persecuted to near-extinction out of fear (folklore refers to as "catamounts"). It is on the federal endangered species list and the state’s endangered list in since 1973.
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GEORGIA BROWN THRASHER
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Tamarac & Mansfield Ave
Georgia's governor first proclaimed the brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) as the state bird in 1935. It was finally recognized by the state legislature as the state bird in 1970 (at the request of Garden Clubs of Georgia). Brown Thrashers are vibrant singers who are known to sing and mimic around 1100 songs.
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HAWAII GOOSE
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Hampden & Poplar
In 1957 Hawaii designated the nene, or Hawaiian goose (Branta sandwicensis) as the official state bird. The nene seldom swims and isn't bothered by predators or the cold, they do not fly much and their wings are weak compared to other geese. The Nene has feet only half as webbed as other geese and longer toes for climbing on the rocky surfaces.
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IDAHO PEREGRINE FALCON
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
2500 S Colorado Blvd
The amazing peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) was designated official state raptor of Idaho in 2004 (also on state quarter). Idaho recognizes two bird symbols (mountain bluebird is state bird). The Peregrine Falcon was an endangered species due to pesticides, but populations are recovering since banning of DDT in the 1970s and it was removed from the list in 1999.
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ILLINOIS PAINTED TURTLE
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Yale & I-25 N exit
Designated official state reptile in 2005 after winning the 2004 vote of the citizens of Illinois. The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the most widespread native turtle in the United States.
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INDIANA CARDINAL
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Havana & Girard
Indiana designated the northern cardinal (Richmondena Cardinalis Cardinalis) as the official state bird in 1933. One of America's favorite backyard birds, cardinals are distinctive in appearance and song.
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IOWA EASTERN GOLDFINCH
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Evans & Birch
Iowa designated the eastern goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) as state bird in 1933. Also called American goldfinch or wild canary, the eastern goldfinch is found throughout Iowa and often stays through the winter months.
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KANSAS TIGER BARRED SALAMANDER
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Amherst & Quebec
Kansas designated the barred tiger salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) as state amphibian in 1994. A large amphibian that can grow to 14’, they are found in wild from southwest Canada through the western United States and south into northern Mexico.
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KENTUCKY THOROUGHBRED
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Hampden & Locust
Famous for its home of the Kentucky Derby, the thoroughbred (Equus caballus) was designated the official state horse of Kentucky in 1996. The thoroughbred horse is also featured on the Kentucky state quarter.
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LOUISIANA BROWN PELICAN
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Havana & Dartmouth
Designated state bird of Louisiana in 1966. Early European settlers were impressed with the pelican's generous and loving nature toward their young, and the brown pelican has been a symbol of "The Pelican State," ever since. The brown pelican appears on LA's state flag, state seal, the official state painting, and is one of three Louisiana symbols displayed on the U.S. mint quarter.
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MANE COON
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Monaco & Cornell
The Maine coon cat was recognized as the official state cat of Maine in 1985. Well established more than a century ago, they are one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. Though tabby color is most well-known, they come in many colors.
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MARYLAND BLUE CRAB
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Evans & Monaco
Maryand designated the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun) as the official state crustacean in 1989. Its scientific name translates as "beautiful swimmer that is savory." The name honors Mary Jane Rathbun, the scientist who described the species in 1896. The blue crab is native to the western edge of the Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to Argentina. The Chesapeake Bay is famous for its blue crabs.
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MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON TERRIER
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Yale & Albion
The Boston Terrier (Canis familiaris bostenensis) was recognized by the Massachusetts legislature as the official state dog in 1979. A cross between an English bulldog and an English terrier, the Boston terrier was the first "purebred" dog developed in America (1869).
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MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Yale & Dahlia
The wolverine has a stout body and short muscular legs with two light chestnut stripes extending along its dark brown sides from the shoulders to the end of a hairy tail. The largest member of the weasel family, up to 35 to 44 inches long, the animal has a vicious disposition and destructive capabilities.
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MINNESOTA COMMON LOON
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Evans & Holly
The common loon (Gavia immer) was adopted as official state bird symbol of MN in 1961. Loons are known for their cries, wails, and yodels - their eerie, echoing calls are a distinctive feature of MN’s northern lakes.
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MISSISSIPPI RED FOX
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Colorado & Yale E
Mississippi designated the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) as an official mammal symbol of the state in 1997. The red fox is a member of the canidae family (includes wolf, coyote & domestic dog.)
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MISSOURI FOX TROTTER
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
7500 E Hampden
The Missouri Fox Trotter, designated state horse June 4, 2002, were developed in rugged Ozark hills of Missouri during the early 19th century. Bloodlines can be traced from early settlers to Missouri from the neighboring states of KY, IL, TN and AR. The distinguishing characteristic of the fox trotter is its rhythmic gait, in which the horse walks with its front feet and trots with the hind.
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MONTANA GRIZZLY BEAR
12 X 12" PANEL, $60
Colorado & Hampden
Montana designated the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) as the official state animal in 1983. They can be found in Glacier National Park and mountains in NW Montana. The largest carnivores in America, an adult can stand 8 feet tall on its hind legs, weigh up to 1,500 pounds, and run at speeds up to 35 miles an hour.
FIND FIFTY STATE ANIMAL PANELS AT:
WOODWARD STUDIOS
1950 S Holly St, Denver, CO
CAFE MIRIAM CITY PARK
2217 E 21st Ave, Denver CO
CAFE MIRIAM UPTOWN
1707 Lafayette St, Denver, CO
TULIP GIFTS AND CARDS
2312 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
Click HERE to download the printable map of the Denver boxes!
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