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10 These Animals Officially Represent the State of Florida

Florida Panther:

The Florida panther is the state animal of Florida and is a subspecies of cougar that is native to southern Florida.

Manatee:

The manatee, also known as the sea cow, is the state marine mammal of Florida and can be found in the state's coastal waters.

American Alligator:

The American alligator is the state reptile of Florida and can be found in freshwater habitats throughout the state.

Bottlenose Dolphin:

The bottlenose dolphin is the state saltwater mammal of Florida and can be found in the state's coastal waters.

Butterfly:

The zebra longwing butterfly is the state butterfly of Florida and is known for its distinctive black and yellow striped wings.

Atlantic Sailfish:

The Atlantic sailfish is the state saltwater fish of Florida and can be found in the state's coastal waters.

Largemouth Bass:

The largemouth bass is the state freshwater fish of Florida and is popular among anglers in the state's lakes and rivers.

Florida Cracker Horse:

The Florida cracker horse is the state horse of Florida and is a breed of horse that is native to the state.

Gopher Tortoise:

The gopher tortoise is the state tortoise of Florida and can be found in sandy habitats throughout the state.

Florida Scrub Jay:

The Florida scrub jay is the state bird of Florida and is found only in Florida's scrub habitats.

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