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Kansas, United States: places and wildlife — page 5

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Baltimore oriole

Baltimore oriole

Maryland’s orange-and-black state bird whistles from leafy edges and suspends a woven pouch nest near a branch tip.

Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

Rough-haired stems and golden rays around a raised brown center make Maryland’s state flower a familiar open-ground wildflower.

White oak

White oak

Maryland’s state tree supports insects and wildlife; rounded leaf lobes and pale bark reward a slower look in mature woodland.

Common Snapping Turtle

Common Snapping Turtle

A rugged freshwater turtle is easiest to notice when it leaves the water to nest, not while it lies hidden below.

Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple

Recognize New York's state tree by more than its color: bark, paired buds, and leaf shape tell the whole story.