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Missouri State Symbols
- State Seal
- State Animal
- State Flag
- State Fossil
- State Mineral
- State Rock
- State Tree
- State Aquatic Animal
- State Song
- State American Folk Dance
- State Bird
- State Flower
- State Insect
- State Musical Instrument
- State Capitol
- State Nut
- State Fish
- Missouri Day
- State Horse
- State Grape
- State Dessert
- State Dinosaur
- State Amphibian
- State Game Bird
- State Grass
- State Invertebrate
- State Reptile
The State Animal
The Missouri Mule was chosen as the state animal on May 31, 1995. The Missouri Mule was used to pull pioneer wagons to the west in the 1800's. It is known for being a strong animal. For many years, Missouri was the state that raised the most mules.