1. Kentucky State Animal Symbols
In this unit we will look at the animals that represent Kentucky

2. Cardinal- KY State Bird
Named after Catholic Cardinal
Males Red
Females and Chicks Gray Olive
Live in Kentucky all year
Eats seeds, insects & snails

3. Gray Squirrel- KY State Wild Animal
Rodent- Small Gnawing Animal
Grey and White
Tree Squirrel
Finds Hoarded Food with Smell
Eats Plant and Meat- Omnivore

4. Kentucky Bass- State Fish
Also called Spotted Bass
Green & White
Spots, Stripes & Diamonds
Lives in Smaller, Slower Rivers
Eats Crayfish, Fish and Aquatic Insects

5. Viceroy Butterfly- KY State Insect
Mimics Monarch Which Offers Protection
Orange and Black with White Spots
Live in Willow, Poplar and Cottonwood Trees
Caterpillar Eats Bark and Leaves
Butterfly Eats Nectar

6. Thoroughbred- KY State Horse
Ancestors are Arabian horses
Bay, Grey, Black, Brown and Chestnut
Live on Farms
Athletic- Race, Jump, Dressage & Polo
Eat Hay, Oats, Carrots & Apples

7. Can You Name the KY State Animal Symbols?

8. References All Images from Google Images