Heraldic Glossary - Part 6 : Animals

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The Glossary series:

parts 1-15:
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parts 16-31:
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Heraldic Glossary - Part 6 : Animals

In this part all kinds of natural animals (and parts thereof), including eggs, nets, cocoons etc, used in heraldry are shown

Mammals

Some animals are listed as a group when the species is not specifically defined. When a species is defined, these are listed separately. For example Bears lists any type of bear, whereas Polar bears is a separately listed species.

Marsupials

Birds

Birds general

Species of birds

Fish

Undefined fish and parts thereof

Fish species

Other marine animals

Reptiles

Classes of reptiles

Species of reptiles

Amphibians

Insects and invertebrates

Groups or species

Other

Extinct animals and fossils

Extinct animals


Fossils