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A state mammal is the official mammal of a U.S. state as designated by a state's legislature. The first column of the table is for those denoted as the state mammal, and the second shows the state marine mammals. Animals with more specific designations are also listed.
1957: First formal training for Conservation Officers given by: Dept. of Personnel, Kentucky State Police, County Court Officials. 1960: First spring turkey season (April 27–29) in 35 years. 1961: Buckhorn, Rough and Dewey lakes have 12" size limit on black bass. Trout stocking program begins.
The original seal also contained the future state motto. It served as the state's only emblem for over 130 years until the adoption of the state bird in 1926. Enacted by law in 2010, the newest symbols of Kentucky are the state insect, the honey bee, and the state sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette.
The 120th Kentucky State Fair returns Aug. 15-25. Are you ready for cotton candy, corn dogs, rabbits and goat exhibits, live music and more? The 120th Kentucky State Fair returns Aug. 15-25.
The southern fox squirrel can vary in length from 20–26 inches (51–66 cm) and they can weigh from 1.5–2.6 pounds (0.68–1.18 kg). [3] They are about double the size of the much more common eastern gray squirrel. [4]
The Boone County animal shelter can currently hold about 100 animals, which will be the same amount as the new shelter. But Bray said it will provide the animals with a greater "quality of life."
Founded in 1969, the "State Zoo of Kentucky" currently exhibits over 1,200 animals in naturalistic and mixed animal settings representing both geographical areas and biomes or habitats. The Louisville Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums. The zoo over the last ten years has had annual ...
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