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**tinamasak** · 12-20-2007, 02:39 PM

Carp, I think, for Japan. For Germany, a hawk or eagle, not sure which bird is referenced in their WWII symbology.

**topbonusescod** · 12-20-2007, 03:20 PM

Croatian weasel?

**Markdogas** · 12-20-2007, 03:40 PM

British Bulldog

Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka

**!!!maryann!!!** · 12-20-2007, 04:50 PM

Finnish Lion
German Eagle (from their medieval coat of arms)
Spanish Bull
Indian Tiger
French ****

**Thunderzee** · 12-20-2007, 05:04 PM

So is it the kangaroo for Australia, or the drop-bear?

**homerdienru** · 12-20-2007, 05:43 PM

Australian Kangaroo
New Zealand's Kiwi Bird
Mongolian Horse
Norwegean Cod
Lappish Reindeer

**Zfdeisde** · 12-20-2007, 05:59 PM

Saras: I understood that Totems are different from Coat Of Arms.

**cialviagra** · 12-20-2007, 06:05 PM

Igloodude: Maple Tree is a plant. Totems are animals.

**STYWOMBORGOSY** · 12-20-2007, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by Andemagne
Finnish Lion
German Eagle (from their medieval coat of arms)
Spanish Bull
Indian Tiger
French Tickler When talking politics, I can say 'the Bear', and everyone will understand what country I'm talking about. Will this work with 'the Bull'?

**Lunims** · 12-20-2007, 06:27 PM

**zithromaxlinks** · 12-20-2007, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by onodera
When talking politics, I can say 'the Bear', and everyone will understand what country I'm talking about. Will this work with 'the Bull'?
No. got your point.

**FinanseMikky** · 12-20-2007, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Cort Haus
Croatian weasel?

**exeftWabreava** · 12-20-2007, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by Igloodude
The maple tree seems so much more appropriate for Canada, though. Maple trees are not found throughout Canada, while Canadian beavers are found everywhere!

**Mambattedge** · 12-20-2007, 11:08 PM

Better than our rodent or your scavenger.

**Henldyhl** · 12-20-2007, 11:14 PM

Better than our rodent or your scavenger. Benjamin Franklin didn't want the eagle for that very reason. He wanted us to adopt the more virtuous turkey.

**Metalhead** · 12-20-2007, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by Zkribbler
I find it strange that places like England, Scotland and Sweden would adopt the lion as their symbol. These nations are not exactly overrun with the beasts. It's kinda like if the Americans were to adopt the kangaroo as their symbol.

It has nothing to do with the actual fauna in the country. It's a symbol of power and nobility. Lions and eagles are the most common animals in heraldry. Lions have been part of the swedish kings coat of arms since the days of Erik Knutsson in the early 1200's.

More lions:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_(heraldry)

**lh88gFzI** · 12-20-2007, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Zkribbler

Benjamin Franklin didn't want the eagle for that very reason. He wanted us to adopt the more virtuous turkey.

I had heard that before.

People defend the beaver ("He's industrious", etc) and I have to laugh. It's a water rat people. Get over it.

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Thunderzee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 421 Senior Member	So is it the kangaroo for Australia, or the drop-bear? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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homerdienru Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	Australian Kangaroo New Zealand's Kiwi Bird Mongolian Horse Norwegean Cod Lappish Reindeer Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Zfdeisde Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	Saras: I understood that Totems are different from Coat Of Arms. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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cialviagra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 500 Senior Member	Igloodude: Maple Tree is a plant. Totems are animals. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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STYWOMBORGOSY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	Originally posted by Andemagne Finnish Lion German Eagle (from their medieval coat of arms) Spanish Bull Indian Tiger French Tickler When talking politics, I can say 'the Bear', and everyone will understand what country I'm talking about. Will this work with 'the Bull'? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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zithromaxlinks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 560 Senior Member	Originally posted by onodera When talking politics, I can say 'the Bear', and everyone will understand what country I'm talking about. Will this work with 'the Bull'? No. got your point. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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FinanseMikky Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Originally posted by Cort Haus Croatian weasel? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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exeftWabreava Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 563 Senior Member	Originally posted by Igloodude The maple tree seems so much more appropriate for Canada, though. Maple trees are not found throughout Canada, while Canadian beavers are found everywhere! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Mambattedge Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 460 Senior Member	Better than our rodent or your scavenger. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Henldyhl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 493 Senior Member	Better than our rodent or your scavenger. Benjamin Franklin didn't want the eagle for that very reason. He wanted us to adopt the more virtuous turkey. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-20-2007, 11:17 PM	#16
Metalhead Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 366 Senior Member	Originally posted by Zkribbler I find it strange that places like England, Scotland and Sweden would adopt the lion as their symbol. These nations are not exactly overrun with the beasts. It's kinda like if the Americans were to adopt the kangaroo as their symbol. It has nothing to do with the actual fauna in the country. It's a symbol of power and nobility. Lions and eagles are the most common animals in heraldry. Lions have been part of the swedish kings coat of arms since the days of Erik Knutsson in the early 1200's. More lions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_(heraldry) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-20-2007, 11:45 PM	#17
lh88gFzI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 555 Senior Member	Originally posted by Zkribbler Benjamin Franklin didn't want the eagle for that very reason. He wanted us to adopt the more virtuous turkey. I had heard that before. People defend the beaver ("He's industrious", etc) and I have to laugh. It's a water rat people. Get over it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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