Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by Editorial Staff
Below is a list of state animal of all 50 US states.
U.S. State animal list
| Serial number | State name | State animal | Quick fact | Year designated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alabama | black bear | Black bears can be black, brown, cinnamon, blonde, or even almost white. | 2006 |
| 2. | Alaska | moose | Moose are indeed the largest living members of the deer family. | 1998 |
| 3. | Arizona | ringtail (state mammal) | Ringtail is a nocturnal, cat-sized mammal in the raccoon family known for its long, black-and-white ringed tail. | 1986 |
| 4. | Arkansas | white-tailed deer | White-tailed deer are by far the most common deer species in North America. | 1993 |
| 5. | California | grizzly bear | Known for their massive size and strength, grizzly bears can reach top speeds of 35 miles per hours (56 kilometers per hour) over short distances. | 1953 |
| 6. | Colorado | Rocky Mt. bighorn sheep | The massive horns of a male Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep can weigh up to 30 pounds. | 1990 |
| 7. | Connecticut | sperm whale | Sperm whales can dive past 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) and reach extreme depths of up to 7,380 feet (2,250 meters) or more. | 1975 |
| 8. | Delaware | gray fox | Gray foxes are one of the few foxes that can climb trees. | 2010 |
| 9. | Florida | Florida panther (state animal) | Florida panthers can live over 20 years in the wild | 1982 |
| 10. | Georgia | White-tailed deer (state mammal) | White-tailed deer can sprint up to 30–40 mph and leap up to 30 feet horizontally. | 1970 |
| 11. | Hawaii | Hawaiian monk seal (mammal) | Hawaiian monk seal are named “monk seals” because they have folds of skin around their necks that can resemble a monk’s hood. | 2008 |
| 12. | Idaho | Appaloosa | Appaloosa weigh around 950 to 1250 pounds and stand at about 4.5 to 5.5 feet tall. | 1975 |
| 13. | Illinois | white-tailed deer | White-tailed deer are excellent swimmers. | 1980 |
| 14. | Indiana | Northern cardinal | Males are bright red, while females are mostly brown with reddish highlights. | 1933 |
| 15. | Iowa | American goldfinch (state bird) | They eat mostly seeds, especially sunflower and thistle seeds. | 1933 |
| 16. | Kansas | American buffalo | In 2016, the bison was designated as the national mammal of the United States. | 1955 |
| 17. | Kentucky | gray squirrel | Gray squirrels can locate buried nuts by their odour, they can also remember the individual locations of nuts they have buried. | 1968 |
| 18. | Louisiana | black bear | Black bears can run up to about 30 mph | 1992 |
| 19. | Maine | moose | Only male moose (bulls) grow antlers, which can span more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) across and are shed each year after the breeding season. | 1987 |
| 20. | Maryland | state dog: Thoroughbred state cat: Calico cat state dog : Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Thoroughred are primarily for speed and racing performance. | cat: 2001 dog: 1964 horse: 2003 |
| 21. | Massachusetts | Boston terrier | The Boston Terrier is nicknamed the "American Gentleman". | 1979 |
| 22. | Michigan | white-tailed deer | Their large ears can rotate independently, helping them pinpoint sounds. | 1997 |
| 23. | Minnesota | Common loon (state bird) | Common Loons can dive to depths of about 200 feet (60 m) to catch fish. | 1961 |
| 24. | Mississippi | white-tailed deer | They can jump over 8 feet (2.4 meters) high. | 1997 |
| 25. | Missouri | Missouri mule | Their large ears help them detect sounds from a distance and keep cool by releasing body heat. | 1995 |
| 26. | Montana | grizzly bear | Grizzly bears can be remarkably persistent. | 1983 |
| 27. | Nebraska | white-tailed deer | When startled, white-tailed deer raise their tails like little white flags to warn others of danger! | 1981 |
| 28. | Nevada | desert bighorn sheep | Their specially adapted hooves help them navigate steep, rocky cliffs. | 1973 |
| 29. | New Hampshire | white-tailed deer | Baby white-tailed deer are known as fawns and are born with around 300 white spots that help them blend in with the dappled sunlight of the forest floor. | 1983 |
| 30. | New Jersey | horse | Horses can sleep both standing up and lying down. | 1977 |
| 31. | New Mexico | black bear | Adult males can weigh 200–600 lb (90–270 kg), with females usually smaller. | 1963 |
| 32. | New York | beaver | Their broad, flat, scaly tails aid in swimming and balance while also serving as a fat reserve. | 1975 |
| 33. | North Carolina | gray squirrel | Sciurus carolinensis | 1969 |
| 34. | North Dakota | Nokota horse | The Nokota Horse is a rare feral and ranch breed from the Badlands of North Dakota, renowned for its distinctive blue roan coat—a shimmering blend of black and white hairs. | 1993 |
| 35. | Ohio | white-tailed deer | Only males typically grow antlers | 1988 |
| 36. | Oklahoma | American bison (commonly called the buffalo) white-tailed deer (state's game animal) | Although often called “buffalo,” the American bison is not a true buffalo; true buffalo include the African buffalo and water buffalo. | 1972 |
| 37. | Oregon | beaver | The American beaver is North America’s largest rodent, renowned for transforming its surroundings by constructing intricate dams and lodges. | 1969 |
| 38. | Pennsylvania | white-tailed deer | Their powerful legs help them escape predators and navigate dense forests with remarkable agility. | 1959 |
| 39. | Rhode Island | The harbor seal (the state marine mammal) Rhode Island Red (the state bird) | Harbor seals can sleep underwater for up to 30 minutes while holding their breath and keeping half of their brain alert at a time. | 2016 |
| 40. | South Carolina | white-tailed deer | Their habitat includes: forests, wetlands, fields, and coastal areas. | 1972 |
| 41. | South Dakota | coyote | Coyotes belong to the dog family (Canidae). | 1949 |
| 42. | Tennessee | raccoon | Raccoons use their highly sensitive front paws to explore and sense their surroundings through touch, much like humans use their hands. | 1971 |
| 43. | Texas | Texas Longhorn (large mammal) nine-banded armadillo (small mammal) | Highly tolerant of heat and able to thrive in challenging environments. | 1995 |
| 44. | Utah | Rocky Mountain elk | A baby elk is called a calf. | 1971 |
| 45. | Vermont | Morgan horse | Known for being intelligent, willing, and people-oriented. | 1961 |
| 46. | Virginia | American fox hound (the state dog) | The American Foxhound is a highly capable hunting dog known for its incredible stamina, athletic build, and distinct, musical bark. | 1966 |
| 47. | Washington | orca whale (marine mammal) | NOAA states that female orcas typically live about 50 years and can reach at least 90 years, while males typically live about 30 years and can reach at least 60 years. | 2005 |
| 48. | West Virginia | black bear | They are excellent tree climbers, especially when young. | 1973 |
| 49. | Wisconsin | badger white-tailed deer (state's wildlife animal) | American badgers can rapidly dig into the ground and disappear from view within seconds to a few minutes when threatened. | 1957 |
| 50. | Wyoming | American bison | (The bison is the largest terrestrial animal in North America, where it is commonly called buffalo.) | 1985 |
| Last updated | September 02, 2026 |