This is my 8th grade flora and fauna photo essay/powerpoint for my social studies class. Feel free to use some facts from here if you need them! x3 ^_^
2. Autumn Fern
The Autumn Fern is not a
native Georgia plant, but it is
very popular in GA. It can
withstand almost weather in
the climate in GA. It often
wins lots of awards. It
becomes copper during
springtime.
3. Cherokee Rose
The Cherokee Rose is GAโs
state flower, but is native to
eastern Asia. It has a
fragance that resembles the
scent of cloves, and they
begin to bloom in early
spring. They grow in warm
climates that are sunny.
4. Live Oak Tree
The live oak is the state tree
of GA, and was made state
tree in 1937. They are
hurricane resistant, and are
often found in historic
neighborhoods and places.
5. Bobcat
The bobcat is a GA native
animal. Bobcats are
mammals whose habitat is in
forests or farm land, but it
can be in many types of
places. This species is all
over Georgia, and is counted
as a game animal, so they
are hunted for their pelts.
6. Gopher Tortoise
The gopher tortoise is the
state reptile, and was
declared the state reptile in
1989. It digs holes in the
ground of about 10 ft. deep,
hence the name โgopherโ.
Right now, it is endangered.
7. Brown Thrasher
The brown thrasher is the
state bird of GA, and they
are a bit hard to find. Brown
thrashers are actually large
birds that have very warm
brown feathers. They
constantly stay hidden in
plants. They are known for
their beautiful singing.
8. Right Whale
The right whale is the state
marine mammal. It is also
endangered, the worldโs
most endangered large
whale to be exact, with less
than 350 still existent. They
live in the northern part of
the Atlantic Ocean, and used
to be hunted often.
9. Staurolite
Staurolite is GAโs state
mineral, and was declared
the state mineral in 1976.
Stuarolite, often called fairy
stones, are commonly found
in northern Georgia and teir
crystals are used for lucky
charms.
10. Savannah River
The Savannah River is one of
GAโs largest and longest
rivers. It goes through both
Georgia and South Carolina.
It starts at Lake Hartwell,
which borders S. Carolina
and GA, and empties into
the Atlantic Ocean.
