Fish
The largest fish in the world
What is Whale Shark
America's national bird.
What is Bald Eagle
State fruit
Peach
This nocturnal mammal is known for using echolocation and is the only mammal capable of flight. Fun fact: They glow under UV light!
Bats
This invasive vine quickly blankets areas. Some remove it with the help of goats.
Kudzu
What is Georgia's only truly native trout?
Southern Appalachian Brook Trout
This bird is popular among hunters and is known for its distinctive coo
Mourning Dove
State bird
Brown Thrasher
This aquatic mammal is known for its feats of engineering and ability to change the flow of water.
Beaver
This plant is known for their thorns as well as their tasty fruit.
Blackberry
This ancient fish has incredibly hard scales and an abnormally long snout.
Longnose Gar, will accept gar
Woodland bird known for its abnormally large mouth and distinctive call
What is Whooperwill
State song
"Georgia on My Mind"
What common crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) mammal at the park is a favorite among hunters?
White-tailed Deer
These tree and their widespread branches are well known throughout Georgia. Its wood was used to craft Old Ironsides
Live Oak
This fish is often found in swampy waters and is characterized by a flat head, long stout body with a long fin running on top,and mouth full of sharp teeth.
Bowfin
This endangered species requires longleaf pine forest to nest in. It is characterized by a small red patch on the back of its head.
Red-cockaded woodpecker
State fish
Largemouth Bass
This mammal is federally protected. Many are often disappointed that despite its cuddle appearance, they are not allowed to touch it due to laws.
Also called "sea cows"
Manatees
This tree is characterized by their star-shaped leaves and fall colors. Their "fruit" is spiky.
American Sweetgum
This recently defined species of bass is found locally (in the Savannah River Basin).
Bartram's Bass (Micropterus pucpuggy)
Commonly known as the "thunderpumper", these medium-sized cousins of herons spend most of their time in dense marshes and are camouflaged in shades of brown,
What is American Bittern
State reptile
Gopher Tortoise
Name four characteristics of mammals (excluding platypus)
Hair/fur, produce milk, warm-blooded, live-birth
This invasive is a favorite of deer. It is also the "Hedge" of UGA's Sanford Stadium.
Chinese Privet