PA Envirothon - Wildlife

Also known as the American jackal, this carnivorous mammal has a top running speed of 40 mph.

• Grey Wolf

• Prairie Dog

• Coyote

• Cottontail Rabbit

This herbivore is one of the largest deer species.

• Caribou

• Moose

• White-tail Deer

• Elk

Sometimes considered a "living fossil", this endangered species can reach an age of 60 years.

• Spotted Gar

• Atlantic Sturgeon

• Rainbow Trout

• Nemo

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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This invasive species can survive on land for about 7 days.

• Zebra mussel

• Lionfish

• Red-Eared Slider

• Grass Carp

These nocturnal creatures get their name from the chirping call they make that marks the beginning of spring.

• Bullfrog

• Spring Peeper

• Gray Treefrog

• Eastern Hellbender

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This freshwater crustacean is related to the lobster.

• Crayfish

• Crawfish

• Crawdads

• Crab

State Bird

• American Robin

• Chickadee

• Yellowhammer

• Ruffed Grouse

State Tree

• Eastern Redbud

• Eastern Hemlock

• Red Pine

• Tulip Tree

State Flower

• Iris

• Magnolia

• Mountain Laurel

• Black-eyed Susan

State Insect (no picture)

• Pennsylvania Firefly

• Pennsylvania Monarch

• Pennsylvania Dragonfly

• Pennsylvania Wasp