Suggested animals have included the white-tailed deer, the northern leopard frog, the eastern timber wolf, the thirteen-lined ground squirrel, and the Blanding's turtle.

The following is a listing of proposed Minnesota State Symbols that have not yet been officially adopted by the Minnesota State Legislature. State Amphibian: Northern Leopard Frog; State …

The loon (Gavia immer) became Minnesota’s state bird in 1961. Milk was adopted as the official state drink in 1984. The walleye became the official state fish in 1965. The state flag was …

May 17, 2024 · Minnesota has attempted many times to pass legislation to recognize an official state animal but has repeatedly failed to do so. Most proposals have centered on the white …

Selected state symbols are listed below. Bee: Rusty patched bumble bee. Bird: Common loon. Butterfly: Monarch. Fish: Walleye. Flower: Showy lady's slipper. Fruit: Honeycrisp apple. …

Animal/Mammal. Legislation has been offered to designate the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus borealis) as the state animal at least eight times. The Eastern timber wolf (Canis …

Official State Animal of Minnesota. The official state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf, which is not a marine mammal. Designated in 1984, this marine mammal holds a special …

The common loon (Gavia immer), also known as the “great northern diver,” was chosen Minnesota’s state bird in 1961. The loon is a large black and white bird with deep green-tinted …

Minnesota wildlife facts with links to information on frogs, toads, bald eagles, bears, fox, fisher, wolves, tundra swans and moose. Also links to articles from the Minnesota Volunteer and Fish …

Before the Legislature decided on the loon as Minnesota's state bird, several other birds were suggested, including the Eastern goldfinch (1947), the mourning dove (1951), the pileated …