Blog by Sarah J.
Sarah About the Author:
I am a seventh grader who lives in Minnesota. My dream in life is to become an actress, writer, or architect. A few of my hobbies are musical theatre, volunteer work, spending time outside, and multiple sports. I first felt a love for animals on our family road trip a few years ago, cross country to Yellowstone National Park where we saw many beautiful animals like deer, elk, moose, eagles, bison, horses, wolves, and so many more. I love all types of animals from the smallest insect to the largest whale. I feel that nature is the most magnificent thing on earth and without we would not only not be able to survive, but we wouldn't be able to ever see true beauty in the world. Wildlife is a marvelous part of our world and I love how no matter how much the world pollutes there are still people out there that will help no matter what.
I am a seventh grader who lives in Minnesota. My dream in life is to become an actress, writer, or architect. A few of my hobbies are musical theatre, volunteer work, spending time outside, and multiple sports. I first felt a love for animals on our family road trip a few years ago, cross country to Yellowstone National Park where we saw many beautiful animals like deer, elk, moose, eagles, bison, horses, wolves, and so many more. I love all types of animals from the smallest insect to the largest whale. I feel that nature is the most magnificent thing on earth and without we would not only not be able to survive, but we wouldn't be able to ever see true beauty in the world. Wildlife is a marvelous part of our world and I love how no matter how much the world pollutes there are still people out there that will help no matter what.
Photo: The photographer wants to be unidentified.
I live in Minnesota, The Land of 10,000 Lakes. I am surrounded by wildlife and beautiful creatures, animals, and nature. I just love the crisp and cool wind in the winter, and the moist and warm air in the summer. I also love how the snow lightly covers the trees in the winter, and starts to melt away in the spring. Every morning in the fall, beautiful crystallized frost will cover the ground. In the summer I love walking barefoot in the grass because the sharp blades sweep the bottom of my foot. Everything about Minnesota I absolutely love. I would grow up no place else.
Common Loon on Minnesota Lake By: Paul Pluskwik Minnesota is not just a place of beautiful scenery and of course the freezing cold, it is also a place of miraculous animals. Let's start with ..Minnesota's state bird, The Common Loon. The Common Loon is a breed of a Loon that is Indigenous to Minnesota. The Common Loon, is more at home in the water than on land. Built a lot like a torpedo, it swims underwater in search of their food. Minnesota has more common loons than any other state except Alaska. Common Loons obviously live in places with a very cold climate, all though like all other birds, they move south in the winter. Loons born earlier that spring are the last to head south, sometimes as late as November, because they need the extra time to grow and strengthen for the long trip. A typical Loon diet is most likely to be, panfish, perch, ciscoes, suckers, trout, bullheads, smelt, and minnows. They also may eat frogs, leeches, crayfish, mollusks, salamanders, amphipods, and insects. The Common Loon is a very interesting and beautiful creature, if you ever decide to travel to Minnesota make sure you look out for one of these miraculous birds.
Common Loon - Gavia immer
Grey Wolf - Unknown Photographer Another commonly known animal to Minnesota is The Grey Wolf. Grey wolves once existed throughout Minnesota. However, removal began shortly after European settlement. Wolves were removed from Minnesota mostly by poisoning. A state-directed wolf control program persisted until gray wolves were added to the endangered species list in 1974. At that time, the wolf population numbered approximately 750 animals. Minnesota is the only state in the contiguous United States that has always held a viable gray wolf population. Main prey for wolves there are deer, moose and beaver. You are most likely to find Grey Wolves in well forested places around rural areas. The Grey Wolf is an amazing animal with amazing skill, if you ever come to The Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Grey Wolf would be a great animal to look out for.
Stacy on Flickr -- Gooseberry Falls St Park
Gooseberry Falls - Unknown Photographer If you have any interest in witnessing wildlife in Minnesota here is a beautiful State Park you can go to and a beautiful State Forest to visit. One of my personal favorite State Parks in Minnesota is Gooseberry Falls. Gooseberry Falls is a magnificent place for trying to find the true beauty of all types of animals. For example, Gooseberry has so many animals like Eagles, multiple varieties of fish, loons, deer, and so many more. Gooseberry is a great place for hiking, bird watching, and just relaxing around the beauty and scenery of Minnesota. A marvelous State Forest you will never forget is Snake River. Snake River is an amazing and wonderful place to be and witness the beauty of nature as it grows, blooms, and flows. The state forest of Snake River is a great spot to be when you just want to experience all animals of Minnesota. As you can see, these are only two of the places in Minnesota that captures our states beauty, and there are still so many more.
Stacy Voyageur canoe, Snake River, MN
So many people take animals and nature for granted, but they provide us life, and beauty through different eyes. All animals around the world are great creatures, but I feel like I have made a huge connection with the animals that are indigenous to my home state of Minnesota. Everyone should feel the same connection to wildlife that I do, I hope you can see nature through my own eyes.
Source: Flickr user Jason Carpenter
In conclusion, Minnesota is a great place to witness all types of animals. From deer to moose. All animals in Minnesota are magnificent creatures who can do magnificent things. Everyone deserves to experience great beauty at least once in their lives. Why not start with the state of Minnesota?
Picture by Supriyo Bhattacharya
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