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What is the state emblem for NSW?
the waratah and platypus is the nsw state emblem
When was the platypus chosen as the NSW state emblem?
The platypus was selected as the New South Wales state faunal emblem in 1971.
Why was the platypus chosen as the NSW state emblem?
Well, honey, the platypus was chosen as the New South Wales state emblem because it's a unique little critter with a mix of mammal, bird, and reptile characteristics - just like a genetic potluck. Plus, it's native to the region, so they thought, "Hey, why not give this quirky fella some recognition?" And there you have it, the platypus strutting its stuff as the emblem of NSW.
Which state of Australia is the platypus native to?
The platypus is native to the Australian states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. It is the faunal emblem of New South Wales.
What was the NSW bird emblem before the kookaburra?
There has been no other bird emblem for New South Wales. The kookaburra was made the official bird emblem of the state in 1971.
Which animal was selected as the animal emblem of NSW?
platypus
What animal was selected as the animal emblem of NSW?
The platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus) was chosen as the NSW emblem because it is found in the creeks and rivers right along eastern Australia, including the sub-alpine regions of New South Wales. New South Wales has a large number of rivers, and the platypus is found in these complex river systems, including the wetlands regions. It was selected as the state faunal emblem in 1971.
What are the state floral and faunal emblems for NSW?
The New South Wales floral emblem is the waratah(Telopea speciosissima).The faunal emblems are the platypus and the kookaburra.
What are the New South Wales emblems?
The faunal emblem of New South Wales is the platypus, and the avian emblem is the kookaburra. The fish emblem is the blue groper, while the floral emblem is the waratah. See related link.
What do these the following things have in common waratah kookaburra blue groper black opal and platypus?
All of these items are emblems of the Australian state of New South Wales.The Waratah is the floral emblemThe Kookaburra is the avian (bird) emblemThe Blue groper is the fish emblemThe black opal is the gemstone emblem (only announced in 2008)The platypus is the faunal (animal) emblem
The lyrebird is the emblem for which state?
The lyrebird is the emblem of no Australian state. However, it is on the emblem of the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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