Wildlife of Mississippi

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Across
  1. 1. Their dams can cause water flow issues.
  2. 3. There are 2 venomous varieties in the state.
  3. 5. largest reptile found in the state.
  4. 6. Columbus was originally named for this marsupial.
  5. 7. The Hellbender is the largest of these in the US, found in Tishomingo county.
  6. 10. Often hunted, source of venison.
  7. 11. Called the Mississippi Flamingo.
  8. 13. Sometimes called a freshwater shark, these fish have no teeth.
  9. 15. State species of large mammal.
  10. 17. Pepe LePew was one.
  11. 18. Normally seen in costal Florida, these "sea cows" are also on our coast.
  12. 19. Often served during the holidays.
  13. 20. the Red-cockaded variety is endangered, but still found here.
  14. 21. The state songbird, a real copycat.
  15. 23. State insect, 2 words.
  16. 26. Beautiful bird, the state waterfowl, 2 words.
  17. 27. Elusive and sly.
  18. 28. Best served fried in cornmeal.
Down
  1. 1. The national bird can be found locally.
  2. 2. Surprisingly, this large fish is still found in MS rivers.
  3. 3. Memorialized in the Ray Stevens song about a Mississippi Revival.
  4. 4. Small, blunt nosed lizard, often with a blue tail.
  5. 5. Armored, but frequently injured by cars.
  6. 8. The Eastern diamond-backed variety can be found here.
  7. 9. Named for its coloring, this venomous snake is a cousin to the cottonmouth.
  8. 11. Often found sunning on the roadside in the morning.
  9. 12. Will show its white maw in defense, also called a water moccasin.
  10. 14. Often associated with the desert, these are also found in MS.
  11. 16. A former President made them a household toy.
  12. 22. Found year round, not just February 2nd.
  13. 24. State marine mammal.
  14. 25. Wild cat found in Mississippi.