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The Whitetail Deer was designated the State Animal by Act Number 1335 of 1972. The whitetail deer has a reddish-brown coat in the spring and summer and turns to a grey-brown throughout the fall and winter.
- What is South Carolina's mammal?
- What animals only live in South Carolina?
- What is the fruit of South Carolina?
- Why is South Carolina's state animal the white tailed deer?
- Are wolves in South Carolina?
- Are alligators in SC?
- Are hyenas in SC?
- Are badgers in SC?
- What is South Carolina known for?
- What is the South Carolina symbol?
- What is the SC state record deer?
What is South Carolina's mammal?
SC Animal – White Tailed Deer.
What animals only live in South Carolina?
Besides the loggerhead turtle, South Carolina is home to the leatherback sea turtle, the diamondback terrapin, the gopher tortoise, and species of freshwater turtles including the chicken turtle, the bog turtle, the common map turtle, the river and Florida cooters, and the mud turtles.
What is the fruit of South Carolina?
THE STATE FRUIT
The Peach was designated as the official State Fruit by Act Number 360 of 1984. South Carolina grows over thirty varieties of peaches and ranks second in fresh peach production in the United States behind California. Peaches have been commercially grown in South Carolina since the 1860's.
Why is South Carolina's state animal the white tailed deer?
The White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) can be seen bounding through South Carolina's woods year-round. They are plentiful in our state, and in 1972 the legislature named them the official state animal. ... White-tailed deer are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants.
Are wolves in South Carolina?
CHARLESTON — Four endangered red wolves have returned to the birthplace of South Carolina, going on display in a zoo where their species freely roamed more than 300 years ago.
Are alligators in SC?
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is the only crocodilian native to South Carolina. ... Populations of alligators in South Carolina have done so well, that the DNR instituted a hunting season in 2008.
Are hyenas in SC?
A South Carolina man has been cited for having a hyena in his backyard. The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News reported Wednesday that the year-old hyena named Bubbles has been moved to Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach.
Are badgers in SC?
South Carolina Badger. American Badgers have a triangular face with a distinctive black and white pattern and a stocky body covered with shaggy grizzled fur. ... Badgers may weigh up to 30 pounds (13.5 kg), but average about 19 pounds (8.6 kg) for males and 14 pounds (6.3 kg) for females.
What is South Carolina known for?
South Carolina is known for its beaches, golf courses, and historic districts. It ranks 40th in size and the 23rd in population. Its most influential cities are Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg and Florence.
What is the South Carolina symbol?
The palmetto and crescent of the state flag is South Carolina's best-known symbol.
What is the SC state record deer?
1 typical buck for South Carolina. The current record is 176 0/8, taken by William C. Wyatt in Pickens County in 1994. A rack must dry for 60 days before it can be officially scored.
