For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of its female mascot Zippy?

The ideal Northern Cardinal habitat has dense vegetation for nesting and perching. They also need open areas to forage for food. The state bird of North Carolina produces music that could rival ...

And we’re unique among the states in choosing the loon. Thirty states share state birds, the most popular being the northern cardinal (the choice of seven states). While picking the loon may ...

The state bird of North Carolina sticks out amongst the rest. It's beautiful, has positive associations, and stays around all year. Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to ...