The Missouri Mule, known for its strength, hardiness, intelligence and even temper, is selected for and shall be known as the official animal of the state of Missouri.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.110
Official animal
Effective: 28 Aug 1995; (L. 1995 H.B. 84 & 98)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.