What animal was selected as the animal emblem of NSW?

The Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), is the animal emblem of NSW. The platypus is a furry creature, about 30cm to 38cm long, it has webbed feet and a large duck-like bill which it uses to gather its food from the bottom of rivers.

1. What is NSW animal and bird emblem?
2. What is NSW fossil emblem?
3. What is Australia's animal emblem?
4. Why was the NSW emblem chosen?
5. What does NSW logo mean?
6. What does the NSW emblem mean?
7. When did NSW emblem become official?
8. What is the act floral emblem?
9. Which Australian state is looking for a new emblem?
10. What is the animal emblem of the Northern Territory?
11. Where is Pink Heath found?
12. What does a waratah represent?
13. What does the waratah flower represent?
14. What is Queensland's floral emblem?
15. What is Victoria's emblem?

What is NSW animal and bird emblem?

The animal emblem of New South Wales is the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). The bird emblem of New South Wales is the kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae). The floral emblem of New South Wales is the waratah (Telopea speciosissima). The state fish of New South Wales is the blue groper (Achoerodus viridis).

What is NSW fossil emblem?

The remains of a predatory prehistoric fish, which grew to almost two metres and used giant fangs to feast on smaller marine life, has been named the state fossil emblem of New South Wales. The Mandageria fairfaxi fossil was discovered during roadworks in the Canowindra Fish Bed in central-western NSW in the 1950s.

What is Australia's animal emblem?

The coat of arms of Australia, officially called the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. A shield, depicting symbols of Australia's six states, is held up by the native Australian animals, the kangaroo and the emu.

Why was the NSW emblem chosen?

The waratah flower is a cultural symbol, adorning Australiana ranging from stamps to the state flag of New South Wales. Because it was so common, it helped play a role in developing a colonial Australia's cultural identity. ... However, in 1962 the flower was proclaimed the official floral emblem of New South Wales.

What does NSW logo mean?

Red Waratah flag

The white background represents the New South Wales mainland. The seven florets and three bracts of the waratah emblem symbolise the ten regions of NSW. The waratah (Telopea speciosissima) is the floral emblem of New South Wales. ... Red symbolises the waratah flower.

What does the NSW emblem mean?

It represent the origins of the founders of the Colony of New South Wales as well as the independence of their succeeding generations. ... The rising sun in the crest has been used in the heraldry of New South Wales since the 1820s, essentially to symbolise hope in the future.

When did NSW emblem become official?

Telopea speciosissima. Telopea speciosissima, was proclaimed the official floral emblem of New South Wales on 24 October 1962.

What is the act floral emblem?

On 26 May 1982 it was announced that the floral emblem for the ACT would be the Royal Bluebell (Wahlenbergia gloriosa). The Royal Bluebell is restricted in distribution to the high mountain areas of the ACT, south eastern NSW and eastern Victoria.

Which Australian state is looking for a new emblem?

Victoria is on the hunt for a brand-new fossil emblem! The state's museum is asking people to vote for their favourite fossil which will join a growing list of long-dead plants and animals that've been chosen to represent Aussie states and territories.

What is the animal emblem of the Northern Territory?

The red kangaroo embodies the NT's unique wildlife. It is the largest living marsupial with adult males standing more than 2m tall and weighing as much as 75kg.

Where is Pink Heath found?

Pink Heath, Common Heath. Epacris impressa Labill. Commonly known as Pink or Common Heath Epacris impressa belongs to the Ericaceae family. Its habitat and distribution ranges mainly from the heath to open forests of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

What does a waratah represent?

Recognised by most as the crimson coloured floral emblem of New South Wales, the waratah is an Aboriginal word meaning beautiful. The botanical name, Telopea, is derived from the Greek 'telopos' meaning 'seen from a distance,' a reference to the fact that the flowers stand out like a beacon in the bush.

What does the waratah flower represent?

The waratah is the official floral emblem of the state of New South Wales. It is well known for its crimson coloured flowers, which bloom from September to November. Waratah, comes from the Eora Aboriginal word 'warada' meaning 'beautiful' or 'seen from afar'.

What is Queensland's floral emblem?

The Cooktown orchid became known as Queensland's floral emblem in 1959, during celebrations to mark the state's centenary.

What is Victoria's emblem?

State flora: common heath

The scientific name of the common heath is Epacris impressa. It is a member of the Epacridaceae family. It's related to many other heaths. The pink common heath became Victoria's official floral emblem in 1958.