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Animals in arms

How the plucky beaver, noble rooster and mute swan took centre stage

Last Updated: Oct. 28, 2011

Tucked in coats of arms and embossed on official seals is a veritable zoo of animals of noble representation. The slider below shows some unusual animals chosen by countries as national emblems. Use the arrows to the right and left for navigation.


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