Regarding the wolverine and grizzly analogy, did Harper say which represents each country. Interesting since the current ranges are almost all in Canada (except Alaska and referring only to N. America).
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"A mouse no more: PM decides the wolverine is a more fitting symbol for Canada, writes Randy Boswell [full text subscriber only]."
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Mark
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Wolverines have a bad attitude and are loners.
(the latter following from the former, I assume)
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Native mythology labels him as 'The Trickster' :)
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Dan: I've always admired ravens - particularly when I've spent winters in northern Canada. The ravens hang around all winter when most birds flee south.
BTW - speaking of attitude, I wouldn't want to get on the bad side of that critter in my second link.
Y'all have an adamantium skeleton? I knew it!
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