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Natural history of Georgia (U.S. state)

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389: 178: 327: 114: 157:, Georgia's state tree, grows along the coast as well as certain wooded areas. The wood of the live oak is strong and heavy, but not often used. The acorns that grow on the tree are eaten by birds and animals. Sugar maples are found in Georgia. They can commonly grow above 100 feet (30 m) and are useful for a variety of products, from the making of 281: 396:
About 347 bird species make their home in Georgia. Many of these birds are migratory. These species are divided into four categories: permanent residents birds, summer-breeding birds, winter residents and spring/fall migrants. Species of birds in Georgia are the
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Georgia's approximately 250 tree species include red cedars and a medium-sized evergreen. These are found throughout Georgia and are very beneficial to many wildlife species. Specifically, the red cedar is a host plant for a variety of butterflies including the
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species live in Georgia, divided into approximately 80 species of amphibians and 70 species of reptiles. Of the amphibians, 50 are
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are among 79 species of reptile and 63 amphibians that make Georgia their home. The most popular freshwater game fish are
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in Georgia, reside in hardwood forests. The needle palm usually only reaches about 4 to 6 feet (120 to 180 cm) tall.
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Georgia is home to more than ninety species of mammals. Many of those mammals who live on Georgia's land have been
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The state of Georgia has approximately 250 tree species and 58 protected plants. Georgia's native trees include
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live in Georgia. Some of the amphibians and reptiles that are native to Georgia are the
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University of Georgia, Museum of Natural History: Full List of Species – Mammalia
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are just two of the 347 bird species that can be found in the state. The
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make up just a few of the flowering shrubs in the state.
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Ecology of Georgia (U.S. state)
plant
animal
humid subtropical climate
Georgia
red cedar
pines
oaks
maples
palms
sweetgum
scaly-bark
hickories
Yellow jasmine
flowering quince
mountain laurel
List of trees of Georgia

great purple hairstreak
juniper hairstreak
olive hairstreak
eastern white pine
North Georgia
bald eagles
longleaf pine
live oak
maple syrup
Needle palms
Flint River

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