Dinosaur – Augustynolophus Morrisi
The first was discovered in 1939 in Fresno County.
Fossil – Saber-Toothed Tiger
These cats roamed California during the Late Pleistocene, eventually going extinct approximately 10,000 years ago.
Fabric – Denim
The origins of denim, the State Fabric, are found in the tough fabric itself and the history of Gold Rush California.
Flag
The California State Flag, also known unofficially as the “Bear Flag,” is the oldest unofficial State Symbol.
Mineral – Gold
Gold is the precious metal that made the state of California. Since its first discovery in the 1820s, no other mineral has had a greater impact on the course of the state’s history than gold.
Gemstone – Benitoite
This rare gemstone is also known as the “blue diamond” because of its deep shades of transparent blue color.
Sport – Surfing
Surfing was first introduced to the United States from Hawaii during the 19th century by California hotel owners.
Animal – California Grizzly Bear
The loss of habitat and over-hunting by a rapidly growing human population led to their complete extinction by the 1920s.