The Carolina Wren became the official state bird of South Carolina in 1948. It is such an icon for the state, it is also featured on the South Carolina quarter.
The Praying Mantis is such an awesome insect. They were fascinating to me as a child, so teaching the kids about them would bring back so many memories.
The peach is the official state fruit of South Carolina. The peach became the official fruit in 1984.