Kansas State Animals

Kansas State Amphibian

Did you know the barred tiger or salamander has four toes on its front feet, but five toes on its back feet? Did you know they can live as long as 20 years? Learn all about these fascinating creatures at this helpful page.
Source: Great Plains Nature Center

Kansas State Animal

This colorful easy-to-use nature guide, has great information on the American bison and beautiful large photos for your report.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Kansas State Animal (Their Story & Struggle)
In the 1800s there were millions of American bison, but by the time the 1900s rolled around, there were less than a thousand left. Learn about these amazing animals, their story, and their struggle.
Source: Great Plains Nature Center

Kansas State Animal (American Bison)
This has good information on American bison. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Kansas State Bird

This beautiful, brightly colored guide has great large photos for your report and tons of information on the western meadowlark.
Source: New Hampshire Public Television

Kansas State Bird (Western vs. Eastern Meadow Lark)
Learn about the differences between the western and eastern meadowlark, their nesting habits, and Kansas’ adoption of the western meadowlark as state bird.
Source: Great Plains Nature Center

Kansas State Bird and Flower Coloring Page
This beautifully detailed coloring page of the western meadow lark among the native sunflowers, makes your report easy and fun.
Source: Friends Across America

Kansas State Bird (Western Meadowlark)
This has good information on western meadowlark. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Kansas State Insect

Learn about the complex social structure of bees, about honey bee species, about the accidental creation of the killer bee, and much more.
Source: Great Plains Nature Center

Kansas State Insect (Honey Bee)
This has good information on the honey bee. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

Kansas State Reptile

Did you know that male ornate box turtles, but not females, may have red eyes? Did you know that ornate box turtle can live for over thirty years? That’s longer than most dogs. Learn all about it at this helpful site.
Source: Great Plains Nature Center

Kansas State Reptile (Ornate Box Turtle)
This has good information on the ornate box turtle. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation