Leave it to 82SiouxGuy to throw in a semi-snarky comment while taking an opposing viewpoint on anything I write. I swear, if I typed a lengthy post on David Berkowitz and his cold-blooded 1970's killing spree, you would find a way to rebut that with a positive story on the Son of Sam not being such a bad guy.
Despite being the "Wolverine State," the only recorded sighting of an actual Wolverine in Michigan in recent history was ten years ago. Before that, we're talking 1800's. I'm unaware of any Spartan sightings in the state - they seem to be far more difficult to spot. And, yes, California's state animal is the bear. Seen one in Los Angeles recently?