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also known as the Cajun accordion LL 155.3, 1990 Reptile: American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) LL 169, 1983 Slogan "Feed Your Soul" Official [5] Song "You Are My Sunshine" and "Give Me Louisiana" LL 155, 1970 Song — environmental "The Gifts of Earth" LL 155.2, 1990 Song — march "Louisiana My Home Sweet Home" LL 155.1, 1952 Tartan
A state mammal is the official mammal of a U.S. state as designated by a state's legislature. The first column of the table is for those denoted as the state mammal, and the second shows the state marine mammals. Animals with more specific designations are also listed.
Binomial name. Sylvilagus aquaticus. (Bachman, 1837) Swamp rabbit range. The swamp rabbit (Sylvilagus aquaticus), also called the cane-cutter, is a large cottontail rabbit found in the swamps and wetlands of the southern United States. The species has a strong preference for wet areas, and it will take to the water and swim.
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is an American dog breed named after Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.It became the state dog of Louisiana in 1979. It is recognized by the United Kennel Club under the name Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, while the American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service calls it Catahoula Leopard Dog.
The first symbol was the Seal of Kentucky, which was made official in 1792. The original seal also contained the future state motto. It served as the state's only emblem for over 130 years until the adoption of the state bird in 1926. Enacted by law in 2010, the newest symbols of Kentucky are the state insect, the honey bee, and the state ...
In 1902, the eastern brown pelican was made a part of the Seal of Louisiana and, ten years later, in 1912, the pelican and her young adorned the flag of Louisiana as well. The official nickname of Louisiana is the Pelican State. In 1958, the pelican was made the official state bird of Louisiana.
Kentucky State Police are searching for motive as they investigate the fatal shooting of a district judge by a sheriff after the two had an argument inside the judge’s chambers, according to police.
Thirteen states of the United States have designated an official state dog breed. Maryland was the first state to name a dog breed as a state symbol, naming the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in 1964. [1] Pennsylvania followed the year after, naming the Great Dane as its official breed. [2] Dog breeds are mostly affiliated with the states that they ...