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"Australia is set to host the 2032 Olympic games in Queensland’s capital
Brisbane, captivating an audience of billions. With so many eyes on Australia,
the burning question is, of course, what animal(s) should be the official
mascot(s) of the games, and why?
Summer Olympics past have featured recognisable animal mascots such as Waldi
the daschund (Munich, 1972), Amik the beaver (Montreal, 1976), Misha the bear
(Moscow, 1980), Sam the eagle (Los Angeles, 1984) and Hodori the tiger (Seoul,
1988).
Iconic and familiar mammals and birds dominate the list. The trend continued at
Sydney’s 2000 games which featured Syd (playtpus), Olly (kookaburra) and Millie
(echidna).
But the Brisbane Olympics is a great opportunity to showcase lesser known
species, including those with uncertain futures.
Sadly Australia is a world leader in extinctions. Highlighting species many are
unfamiliar with, the threats to them and their respective habitats and
ecosystems, could help to stimulate increased conservation efforts.
From a “worm” that shoots deadly slime from its head, to a blind marsupial
mole that “swims” underground, let’s take a look at three leading candidates
(plus 13 special mentions). What makes them so special, and what physical and
athletic talents do they possess?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
