What are some animals that live in Washington?

Some of the most common mammals in Washington state include rodents, raccoons, skunks, rabbits, moles, bats, deer and elk, badgers, weasels, shrews, seals, whales and dolphins, and large predators (like foxes and coyotes). The state is also rich in shorebirds, wading birds, songbirds, and birds of prey.

1. What is the Washington Animal?
2. What animals are in Washington DC?
3. How many animals are in WA?
4. What is Washington State Fish?
5. What is Washington state insect?
6. Does the Washington Zoo have giraffes?
7. What animals are at Peel Zoo?
8. Do grizzly bears live in Washington?
9. Do groundhogs live in Washington?
10. What bears are in Washington state?

What is the Washington Animal?

Gregarious bonds are made between individuals in a family. Olympic marmots identify each other by touching noses and smelling cheeks. The legislature intends to promote awareness of the Olympic marmot by designating the Olympic marmot as the official endemic mammal of the state of Washington."

What animals are in Washington DC?

240 species of birds, 29 mammals, 21 reptiles, 19 amphibians, and 78 species of fish can be found in the DC Metro Area. Many of these animals, such as Eastern Gray Squirrels, Blue Jays, and Robins, live here year round.

How many animals are in WA?

Western Australia is home to: 141 of Australia's 207 mammal species, 25 unique to the state. more than 400 reptile species, more than 40% unique to the state.

What is Washington State Fish?

Official State Fish of Washington

Steelhead trout have a gray spotted back from head to tail with scales that shine with flecks of silver.

What is Washington state insect?

It's the green darner dragonfly, and it has just been named the official insect of the state of Washington.

Does the Washington Zoo have giraffes?

Smithsonian's National Zoo is right for you

Lions, tigers, giraffes and the zoo's beloved giant pandas are just some of the 1,500-plus animals that call the 163-acre park home. The zoo's habitats feature animals from 300 different species and about 25 percent of the zoo's residents are endangered.

What animals are at Peel Zoo?

There are well over 200 species of birds and animals that will capture your imagination: koalas, wombats, bettongs, exotic birds, reptiles, spotted quolls, possums, owls... The huge walk-through aviary and Tasmanian Devils are star attractions. Bring a hamper and take advantage of our FREE BBQ facilities.

Do grizzly bears live in Washington?

Many people are surprised to learn that there is a population, although small, of grizzlies in northeast Washington. ... Today, grizzly bears are listed as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act and classified as an endangered species in Washington.

Do groundhogs live in Washington?

It is widely distributed in North America, from Alaska to Alabama and Georgia. In the West, it is found only in Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia and northern Washington. In the United States and Canada, there is a Groundhog Day celebration that gives the groundhog some added popularity.

What bears are in Washington state?

Washington is home to both grizzly bears and black bears. Grizzly bears are rare in Washington, but a small population exists in the Selkirk Mountains of northeast Washington, and their presence has been documented in the Okanogan Highlands and the North Cascades.