LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas could soon have an official state duck if a recently filed bill passes. House Bill 1417 was filed on Feb. 5 by Rep. Jack Ladyman (R-Jonesboro).

Arkansas already has an official state butterfly (Diana fritillary), mammal (white-tailed deer) and insect (honey bee). This state-sanctioned menagerie appears likely to grow by one water fowl ...