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The SSCA Quarterly Newsletter – Summer 2026
Dear Community - I hope you'll take a few moments to check the new SSCA Quarterly Newsletter. Many thanks to Teresa Tope for putting together such a lovely comprehensive and informative periodical. Click here to view the newsletter if you haven't already received a copy in your email.
Biosymbols of the USA
The United States has several national biosymbols. Our national mammal is the American Bison; our national flower is the rose and the the national tree is the oak. Our national bird is the Bald Eagle, but this has only come about officially in 2024, through an act of Congress. Read [...]
Biosymbols of Hungary
Like China, the national biosymbols of Hungary encompass the mythical as well as the earthly. On the mythic side, there is the Turul, a large bird of prey often depicted holding the sword of Attila. The bird closely resembles the Saker Falcon, a large falcon whose territory f=ranges from Central [...]
Biosymbols of China
The biosymbols of China include the Giant Panda as well as the folkloric Chinese Dragon, which is an amalgam of many creatures. If you are interested in birds, there are two: the Red-crowned Crane and the Golden Pheasant. As for plant life, the national fruit is the fuzzy kiwi [...]
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