The merlion is a symbol of Singapore.
The merlion is a statue and is a mix between a lion and a mermaid. As there is no such thing, it does not come from any family.
The biggest difference is that the second one of them actually exists. The merlion is a mythical creature something like a mermaid, but involving a lion rather than a human. It should not be confused with the sea lion, which is an actual creature that isn't much like a lion at all, but a pinniped, closely related to the true seals and the walrus.
From wiki: The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore's original name - Singapura - meaning "lion city" or "kota singa".
Bone but the very top of it is made of cartilage.
The merlion was made in 1987
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The Merlion is a male
The merlion is a symbol of Singapore.
No, the Singaporeans did it Not exactly!!! * The Merlion symbol was designed by Mr Fraser Brunner (Not a Singaporean) in 1964 and trademarked in 1966. * The Merlion symbol comprises a fish body resting on a crest of waves and a lion head * The fish body of the Merlion represents the ancient city of Temasek (old name of Singapore) * The lion head of the Merlion tells the legend of Malay ruler Sang Nila Utama's discovery of a lion in the area. This led him to name the island Singapura * The Merlion statue was created by local artist Mr Lim Nang Seng * The Merlion statue, including the crest of waves, weighs 70 tonnes * The Merlion statue measures 8m tall when standing on its base * The Merlion Park was built in 1972. The installation ceremony of the Merlion on 15 Sep 1972 was officiated by Mr Lee Kwan Yew * The Merlion Park was refurbished in 1993 * The Merlion will be relocated to the mouth of the Singapore River, overlooking the Marina Bay.
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The original Merlion sculpture was built by a sculptor from Singapore, Mr Lim Nang Seng
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The merlion is a statue and is a mix between a lion and a mermaid. As there is no such thing, it does not come from any family.
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