
The masked, ring-tailed raccoon was adopted in 1971 as the official wild animal of this "Volunteer State."
Tennessee
Depicted in the book of Genesis this Staircase leading to heaven which featured was in a dream the biblical Patriarch
Jacob's Ladder

This endangered big cat, a subspecies of the cougar, has been the official state animal of the "Sunshine State" since 1982.
Panther
Gaming slang meaning "no excuses"—demanding that a player accept defeat without blaming external factors like a faulty controller, bad lighting, lag, or lack of sleep.
No Johns

The largest member of the deer family, this antlered giant is the official state animal of the "Pine Tree State."
Maine

Famous for its strength and stubborn endurance, this hybrid animal was named the official state draft animal of the "Show-Me State" in 1995.
Missouri

Neither a cat nor a ferret, this agile climber from the raccoon family was named the official state mammal of the "Grand Canyon State" in 1986.
Arizona