How Well Do You Know Virginia’s Official State Animals?

The Commonwealth of Virginia has 35 “official designations.” They range from the official beverage (milk) and rock (Nelsonite) to the official television series (“Song of the Mountains,” a PBS program showcasing Appalachian music). More than half a dozen of the designations involve animals.

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* 1. The state bird is the _______________.

Blue jay

Northern cardinal

Northern bobwhite

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* 2. The state dog is the _______________.

Basset hound

Labrador retriever

American foxhound

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* 3. The state insect is the _______________.

Praying mantis

Coleoptera beetle

Tiger swallowtail butterfly

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* 4. The state freshwater fish is the _______________.

Largemouth bass

Brook trout

Bluegill

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* 5. The state snake is the _______________.

Copperhead

Eastern garter snake

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