Bat – Pallid Bat
The pallid bat is a common species of bat found throughout California in a wide variety of habitats, including deserts, oak woodlands, and forests.
PET – Shelter Pet
The desert tortoise can live 45-100 years.
Grass – Purple Needlegrass
Purple needlegrass helps the survival of young oak trees and provides food for over 330 species.
Insect – California Dogface Butterfly
This bright yellow, orange and black butterfly can be found only in California.
Tree – Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia
There are two related native species of redwood trees, the Coast Redwood and giant Sequoia, which share the designation of State Tree.
Song – “I Love You, California”
Songwriter F. B. Silverwood and composer A. F. Frankenstein, both of Los Angeles, wrote the song in 1913.
Reptile – Desert Tortoise
The desert tortoise can live 45-100 years.
Nuts: Almond, Walnut, Pistachio, Pecan
Despite official recognition as State Nuts, these four are not technically nuts.
Marine Reptile – Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle
Pacific leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtles and one of the largest living reptiles in the world.
Marine Mammal – California Gray Whale
California gray whales are amazing travelers, migrating 14,000 miles a year.