It does have a state horse, which is a mammal. North Dakota does not have the Nokota horse listed as an official state horse, but uses the terminology of Honorary Equine.
The official state bird of North Dakota is the Western Meadowlark, adopted by state legislation in 1947.
Brothers Leo and Frank Kuntz petitioned the North Dakota legistlature to have the Nokota named North Dakota's Honorary State Equine in 1993. It was signed into law as an addendum to another bill.
The nickname "Flickertail State" refers to North Dakota, derived from the Richardson's ground squirrel found in the state. This small mammal has a distinct habit of flicking its tail while running, hence the nickname.
The state of North Dakota is north (or above) the state of South Dakota.
North Dakota is north of South Dakota.
No, North Dakota does not "pay you to live there". If you are an employee of the state of North Dakota then you would get paid to work in North Dakota by the state of North Dakota.
The state of South Dakota is south of North Dakota.
North Dakota is known as the "Sioux State" to recognize the Sioux or Dakota tribes of North Dakota. North Dakota's official state nickname is "The Peace Garden State".
North Dakota's state fruit is the chokecherry or Prunus Virginiana.
North Dakota has several universities. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota. The University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The University of Mary is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dickinson State University is located in Dickinson, North Dakota. Mayville State University is located in Mayville, North Dakota Minot State University is located in Minot, North Dakota Minot State University - Bottineau is located in Bottineau, North Dakota. Valley City State University is located in Valley City, North Dakota.
Bismarck is the state capital of North Dakota.
South Dakota is a US state which rhymes with North Dakota.