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3.C.1.1 Research and explain the meaning behind South Dakota’s symbols

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The state bird for South Dakota is the Ring-necked Pheasant because it came to South Dakota in 1898 and is only found in the Midwest.

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Coyotes are found greatly in the Black Hills of South Dakota and was named the state animal in 1949

There are also coyotes in the Eastern side of the state as well

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Coyotes

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Check below for useful links, photo credits, and other symbols! Previous State - North Dakota Next State - Montana Symbols not shown: Soil - Houdek Loam Gemstone - Fairburn Agate Grass - Wheat Grass Song - "Hail, South Dakota!"

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South Dakota is also known as the Mount Rushmore State with the motto of "Great Faces, Great Places"

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The South Dakota Flag

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South Dakota - Feat. Rapper MC Perry the Ring-necked Pheasant | 50 Birds, 50 States