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The koala was officially named the animal or faunal, emblem of Queensland in 1971, after a newspaper poll showed strong public support. [4] The Queensland Government introduced the poll due to a proposal by state tourism ministers for all states to adopt a faunal emblem.
Animal Motto Colours Fossil Tartan Main article Australian Capital Territory: Coat of arms of Canberra [Note 2] Royal bluebell: Gang-gang cockatoo: Brush-tailed rock-wallaby: For the King, the Law and the People: Blue and gold Batocara mitchelli' [8] City of Canberra tartan [Note 3] Symbols of Australian Capital Territory [9]
This is a list of Australian mammal emblems. Area represented Image Common name Binomial nomenclature ... Queensland: Koala: Phascolarctos cinereus [5] South Australia:
The koala is the official fauna emblem of Queensland, Australia. [1] [2] The koala is the official fauna emblem for the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland. [3] Along with the graceful tree frog, the koala is the official faunal emblem of Brisbane, Queensland. [4] Rugby union team Queensland Reds has the koala as its logo.
The koala was officially named the animal or faunal, emblem of Queensland in 1971 after a newspaper poll showed strong public support. The Queensland Government introduced the poll due to a proposal by state tourism ministers for all states to adopt a faunal emblem. [ 120 ]
It depicts a shield, containing symbols of Australia's six states, and is held up by native Australian animals, the kangaroo and the emu. [3] The seven-pointed Commonwealth Star surmounting the crest also represents the states and territories, while golden wattle, the national floral emblem, appears below the shield. [3]
This is a list of Australian bird emblems. Area represented Image Common name Binomial nomenclature Reference Australia: Emu: ... Queensland: Brolga: Grus rubicunda [5]
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