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National animals (i.redd.it)
submitted 9 months ago by Blaze@discuss.tchncs.de to c/europe@feddit.de
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[โ€“] ardorhb@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

I don't want to be too picky, but at least the eagle pictured on Germany is kind of wrong. While it is not specified which species of eagle the "Bundesadler" is, it is most definitely never depicted as a bald eagle (that would be the USA). More usuale would be a Golden eagle or a White-tailed eagle.

[โ€“] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It's a black eagle on the official Bundestag seal and flag. But Wikipedia says those only live in southeast Asia. What's up with that?

[โ€“] Successful_Try543@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

The eagle being depicted in black doesn't make it a black eagle. English is a weird language.

[โ€“] lugal@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

If you are interested in the history and background of the Bundesadler, here is an informative video. It's in German and I'm afraid there is no English version

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[โ€“] lugal@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

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[โ€“] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

I'm pretty sure turkey is a bird

[โ€“] Chup@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

Wikipedia also has a list with more countries and animals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_animals

E.g. Denmark even has 3 national animals listed and not just the swan in the picture: Red squirrel (national mammal), Mute swan (national bird) and Small tortoiseshell (national butterfly).

[โ€“] voodoocode@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

Scotland and Wales you alright?

[โ€“] Kissaki@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

Classic European lions

... And unicorns??

[โ€“] Anamana@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Germany = USA confirmed

[โ€“] Kissaki@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

Germany is a country of exports

[โ€“] rurudotorg@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

Germans simply have an eagle. Not the white head American style one.

[โ€“] Etterra@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I always find it weird when countries use animals that are not native to their country. Although in Scotland I'm pretty sure that unicorns actually exist somewhere. Or at least, they do if you drink enough.

[โ€“] bob_lemon@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

According to an ancient folk song, the land of unicorns is near Achnasheen.

[โ€“] tryptaminev@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

Knowing pretty much nothing else about Wales, their national animal is undoubtedly the most badass.

Also probs to Greece for having the only animal living in the sea.