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Post  gregrowlerson Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:02 am

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_animals

I think this is an interesting list to scroll through. I am halfway through it.

There are heaps of lions in Belgium and Bulgaria Animal Symbols Of Countries 40683

But it's a good list to maybe find out about some animals we otherwise would not.
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Post  gregrowlerson Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:31 am

I never knew there were wolves in Italy. Or that there were these creatures that existed: Raccoon Dogs!

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The African leopard is represented in Rwanda and Somalia. Yay! And the giraffey in Tanzania Very Happy

Leopard associates are actually very popular, with the snow leopard in Afghanistan and jaguars adopted by many nations.

Iran certainly loves its cats Razz

Still, there are just too many 'needy' nations adopting the lion for my liking when they don't even have them Head Banger Especially from Europe!

I will cut the UK a little slack though, as I love that Scotland has adopted the unicorn Very Happy
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Post  Laikipia Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:14 am

What a fascinating list and a great find GR. I had a quick scroll through so need a better look later. Typical that the UK has more than anyone else and also some mythical creatures!

I've never seen a raccoon dog before cheers

Good to learn lots of new stuff today, thanks GR.

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Post  littlewid Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:14 pm

What a brilliant find GR cheers I had not heard of a Raccoon Dog either so I too have learnt something today.
I love the Blue Magpie of Taiwan but I was so pleased to see in the UK one of my all time favourites, the Red Fox I love you

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Post  whitestarling Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:57 pm

Animal Symbols Of Countries 768480 What a brilliant idea for a thread GR, you certainly deserve a You the man for this. Will have a look through later when I've a bit more time
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Post  gregrowlerson Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:20 pm

Thanks everyone for the thread appreciation Group Hug

I am a little fearful that my animal conversation is running out though, and soon it will just be Bella this, Bella that Razz

No birds on the feeder yet either. But just had some brief excitement! Bella wanted to go outside (I don't have a doggy door Embarassed ) so up I got, and then I checked the backyard window and there was a different sort of birdie; not a parrot though. But it flew from the ground - where I've just layed out bread - up to the clothesline. It was about a metre from the feeder! But false alarm as Mr Birdie departed.

Lai, I kinda like mythical creatures. In fact I wouldn't mind each country having one as a symbol, as well as one or two real ones. I am not sure what Australia would have for this, except for perhaps the Tasmanian Tiger, because now extinct, I suppose it is sort of mythical lol!

So Australia did kinda have a 'big cat', though in the pics I've seen the TT looks more tapia like than asian tiger.

Maybe an aboriginal folk legend creature for Australia's mythical symbol could be used? I think they spoke of a river snake or something, and snakes are as Australian as kangaroos!

The red fox is beautiful LW. I believe that it has a noble look, which I also see in the leopard. They must be very king queen

Not as royal as the gyrfalcon though. I was reading about this after seeing it as Iceland's symbol, and historically 'people of importance' would have them as pets, walking around with them on their wrists, and so forth. WOW I am learning some stuff!

Anyhoo, the Queen hasn't got around to chopping my head off yet, so I'm confident that I will come up with some more cookie cool conversation for this forum Very Happy
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Post  gregrowlerson Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:31 pm

I've got it!

The Australian mythical creature is the Prince William Lookalikey lol!
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Post  whitestarling Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:46 pm

Animal Symbols Of Countries 768480 lol! Animal Symbols Of Countries 40683 ROFL You the man
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Post  gregrowlerson Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:34 am

Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks Very Happy

I have also decided to claim the Icelandic emblem as my own. It's a GRfalcon, for the y is silent, as we all know Razz
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Post  Laikipia Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:48 am

You the man GR - just made me laugh first thing this morning.

Def new Aussie mythical creature 'PW Lookelikey' ROFL

I love unicorns so love that the UK have it, but do agree with Littlewid about the red fox - talking of which I must get the trail cam out, ours is visiting most nights Very Happy

Off to check out Gyr falcon now ....... Reading

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ok had a quick Google - wow what a stunning raptor.

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Post  whitestarling Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:04 am

lol! lol! GR PW Lookelikey you sound like a Chinese Aussie Animal Symbols Of Countries 40683 Animal Symbols Of Countries 40683
In Wales we've already got our mythical animal symbol the Welsh Dragon
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Post  gregrowlerson Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:02 pm

Lai, do your feed your red fox visitor? If so, what food?

Lookelikey - it's amazing how much one letter can change the reading of a word!

And although Wales already has its dragon, I am sure that the WAA will come up with a mythical creature to represent your good self WS. Anyone have any ideas?

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Post  Laikipia Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:38 am

Sometimes we put out raisins and peanuts GR for the badgers and foxes. Problem is the birds and squirrels help themselves! I generally only put out some food if I am trying to get some photos on the trail cam otherwise I don't.

I'm going to try for the fox tonight and see what happens.

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As for representing WS Animal Symbols Of Countries Bods10 Laughing or did you mean Wales ???

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Post  whitestarling Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:20 pm

I think he means me Lai, it's a good start, but I'd love to see where it ends up, cos I think the boddies needs adding to. I feel one of my special pics coming on.
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Post  Laikipia Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:40 pm

Go for it WS - you've a talent for special pics Animal Symbols Of Countries 40683

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Post  gregrowlerson Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:49 pm

Lai, is that a symbol for beer or honey? Razz

And yeah, I mean a mythical creature to represent WS Very Happy

I can't wait for this next special pic!
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Post  littlewid Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:10 pm

GR I think I have found the perfect Mythical creature to represent WS, he is as Cheeky and cunning as a Fox but as joyous as a Robin, so meet WS AKA the Mythical.........Foxrobin.

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Post  whitestarling Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:47 pm

Animal Symbols Of Countries 768480 You the man Animal Symbols Of Countries 768480 LW Brilliant see what GR thinks
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Post  gregrowlerson Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:12 am

Perfect LW! And it looks so real! cheers cheers cheers cheers

Foxrobin sounds kinda superheroish Very Happy

WS, I never knew you had such beautiful fur and feathers Razz
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Post  Laikipia Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:06 am

Oh my word Littlewid, that's a real fusion and brilliant. WS the Foxrobin - kind of weird looking and very surreal Laughing

Oh and GR on closer inspection I have no idea why it had bees on it scratch - it was definitely supposed to be beer!

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Post  gregrowlerson Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:02 pm

Lai, the bees thing: I don't mean to get you into trouble with your man at home, but could it be that you think WS is sweet? Razz

Now I am borrowing the phrase, "You know that I don't like to cause trouble."

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Post  whitestarling Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:10 pm

Re: Bees on Boddington beer can. Boddington Beer was brewed in the City of Manchester untill March 12th this year, and the Bees come from the City's coat of arms.
Coat of arms
Gules, three bendlets enhanced Or; a chief argent, thereon on waves of the sea a ship under sail proper. On a wreath of colours, a terrestrial globe semée of bees volant, all proper. On the dexter side a heraldic antelope argent, attired, and chain reflexed over the back Or, and on the sinister side a lion guardant Or, murally crowned Gules; each charged on the shoulder with a rose of the last. Motto: "Concilio et Labore"A coat of arms was granted to the Borough of Manchester in 1842 and Manchester was granted the title of city in 1853.[5]

The Shield: red (Gules) with three gold (Or) bands drawn diagonally across to the right hand side.
The Chief (the white (Argent) top segment): shows a ship at sea in full sail. This is a reference to the city's trading base.
The Crest: On a multicoloured wreath stands a terrestrial globe, signifying Manchester's world trade, and covered by a swarm of flying bees. The bee was adopted in the 19th century as a symbol of industrial Manchester being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
So there you go Guys you learn something everyday. I did'nt know that either.

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Post  Laikipia Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:17 pm

lol! GR - that's funny. Pete's a cool cucumber (Pete being my hubby).

Thanks for the info WS. I know Boddy's was brewed in Manchester but didn't know the rest - more learning today!

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Post  whitestarling Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:48 pm

Everyone thinks I'm sweet GR. Like my mythical alter ego the Foxrobin I'm a super smoothie, the bees knees, just like watching golden honey pouring slowly. So stop trying to get Lai in Mad . Behive your self. affraid Behive ROFL love it Animal Symbols Of Countries 40683 Animal Symbols Of Countries 40683 .
I just love it when a plan comes together lol!
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Post  Laikipia Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:13 pm

You the man ROFL Behive, oh now that is good WS. You are very sharp and witty today.

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