Nebraska Wildlife

This freshwater crustacean is related to the lobster.

• Crayfish

• Crawfish

• Crawdads

• Crab

State Bird

• American Robin

• Chickadee

• Yellowhammer

• Ruffed Grouse

State Animal (no picture)

• American Black Bear

• Gray Fox

• Coyote

• Whitetail Deer

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

• Zebra mussel

• Lionfish

• Red-Eared Slider

• Grass Carp

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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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What is the state bird of Nebraska?

• Western Meadowlark

• American Robin

• Northern Cardinal

• Bald Eagle

Which of the following mammals is commonly found in Nebraska's wildlife?

• American Bison

• Polar Bear

• Kangaroo

• African Elephant

What type of ecosystem is most prevalent in Nebraska?

• Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Grassland

• Tundra

Which river is a significant water source for Nebraska's wildlife?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Platte River

• Amazon River

What is the primary diet of the Nebraska Sandhill Crane during migration?

• Fish

• Insects

• Corn and grains

• Small mammals