Little known fun facts: The Glaswegian Wee Beak is also known as the "Scottish Kiwi" among some New Zealand tourists - despite its four legs. After it has been shown that the common hippopotamus is airborne for a moment during galloping a Scottish study is underway to prove the same for the Field Haggis. 😊😊😊
@norarivkis2513 Yeah! And then their forearms shrunk like with a T-rex and now their fully Kiwi and the only known close genetic relation between New Zealand and Scotland on an evolutionary timescale!😂
@susanne5803 Makes sense to me! They must have gone over on some of the early ships to New Zealand together with the Scottish immigrants. I think they brought some to Australia too, but they got too quickly eaten by the dingos and snakes to breed there. But the ones which got to New Zealand found a place with no natural predators and had a grand time. I'm told that kiwis make their nests underground. Do you think they still use tartans to line them, in secret down there? 😉
@@norarivkis2513 I have been trying to find this old study I happened to read a long time ago - but even the Wayback Machine can't seem to find it. Apparently the Kiwis have entered a relationship with an underground fungus - like ants do - and they line their burrows with this fungus. Only during nesting time the fungus blossoms with a fuzzy furry shine and in certain light conditions it shimmers in tartan colours - very lightly and almost translucent. One hypothesis was, that the fungus will lose its colour over time altogether. Another scientist suggested a bluish hue - but he was born in New Zealand and you could expect a certain percentage of visual bias there. I hope the fungus continues to provide the nestlings of the future with a little fuzzy warm reminder of their origin! Very best wishes!☺️
In a world when Facts are no longer checked - I’ve been to Scotland and seen Haggi in their natural environment. I can confirm everything in this video is true ❤🏴
I understand that a wild life reserve is being established in East Anglia in the hope that they will be able to thrive in the more southerly climate. I can’t wait!
Are the flying haggis completely extinct now ? ..or are there some still being protected to prevent this from happening ?.There decline is a travesty,I used to love to watch them flying in circles above dear nessie in the springtime...
There are rumours of a small population in a glen (actual location kept a closely guarded secret). They are evolving to only fly in darkness, safe from anything that might hunt them. They will spread in time, completely unseen.
Something extraordinarily interesting to know about me is that I have, like Sir David Attenborough, and other estimable Fellows of The Ancient Order the Haggis and Naturalists of my ilk have been studying and observing the elusive and varied Haggis populations of Scotland since early childhood when I was first introduced to their existence by the esteemed and noble Scottish Lord and Naturalist, Sir Hector Haggi Hunter MBE, OBE, HDOH, SOS. Sadly, and in the most unfortunate of circumstances, Sir Hector died of a savage attack on the moonlit midnight of August 31st 1968 by a frenzied and ravenous swarm of the now extinct Haggis subspecies, the Red-Fanged Winged Vampire Haggis, also referred to as the Dracula Haggis amongst the locals in the Outer Hebrides where the Dracula Haggis thrived on the blood of local Island inhabitants, eventually leading to decimation of the local island populations and an exodus to the Scottish mainland. This exodus was known as the "Great Dracula Haggis Diaspora." of the period. Sir Hector believed unequivocally that the Red-Clawed Winged Vampire Haggis originated in Transylvania having been smuggled over from that abominable country onboard gunships and sailing vessels by Privateers and Pirates in the mid seventeen-hundreds when they arrived on the Outer Hebrides to purloin illicitly distilled Scotch Whisky from the local distilleries. Warring Privateers, it is rumoured, trained the Dracula Haggis as "Airborne Attack Haggi" and used them as living weapons of war and pillage. My pursuit of this lesser-known and almost forgotten Dracula Haggi continues as it is believed that their large and iridescent ruby-coloured eggs are able to withstand incubation for more than 1000 years. Historical records indicate the eggs are typically buried deep within the darkest recesses within the myriad catacombs of the Outer Hebridean Islands. Alas, to date, I have yet to find any viable eggs, but my search continues.
Such charming creatures! I'm a bit surprised, though, that there haven't been any that change color with the winter season to camoflage themselves in snowy areas? Perhaps there is a species we haven't seen yet?
With our milder climate, down here in the Welsh mountains, we are sadly not blessed with the haggis. Instead we have the rather aggressive pergyl. These animals have even been known to attack humans and you often see Pergyl Danger warning signs. The natural prey of the pergyl is the lumbering araf. These are frequently found as road-kill, squashed as they crawl across the road. Crossing points are now painted with ARAF SLOW, which has reduced the death toll and seen a rise in populations, in recent years.
When the floods of 8000 years ago separated Scotland from Holland.Doggerland disappeared and a lot of mixing of the genes of the Haggi changed dramatically.Perhaps that is why the leg canges took place over time. Loo❤
Is Tweed meadows an important place of residence for the haggis? Tweed meadows must be protected, even though their habitat has recently become scarce.
"Wee Bams" intoxicated on Buckfast berries. The first thing that sprung to mind was Rangers FC 2012 supporters. You know, those folks with orange faces and blue noses who come from Govan.
Surprised you didn't mention the now extinct lopsided haggis (Haggi Loppsidis Lomondis) once found solely on Ben Lomond and the hills around the Arrochar Alps. It had six legs, shorter at one side due to its steep habitat. The reason for its demise is thought be that it was just too delicious!
It was a great shame. The clockwise males used to mate with the anticlockwise females. Due to climate change they were driven from the hillsides to the moorlands and they spent all day falling over.
I've been known to be a solitary creature, myself … I was wondering if there was any Haggis Habitat that was disturbed when tRump built his golf course?
Sadly, the Wee Beek’s cousin, the Mongolian Thick, became extinct during the 1950s. This was principally due to its irresistible resemblance to a floofy foopball.
There are rumors in Ayrshire of wild black panters, who escaped somewhere and now living wild. The more I listen to your stories however, I m convinced it can only be a mutation of Haggai. The Haggai of the night, a nocturnal type, that shying daylight. 😁
This is just not true "** , i cooked and ate the last Scottish haggis in 1991 , whilst on a backpacking trip near fort William , , *. There are no haggis left , , apart from *. Yorkshire agis , , ok 👍😷 🍷..
@@HaggisWildlifeFoundation It must then be related to the German "eierlegende Wollmilchsau" - a pig growing wool, giving milk and meat and laying eggs ... ☺️
@@jeanmck1577 That was probably one of the descendants of the Wee Beaked Haggis when they landed in Australia on the way to New Zealand. :) If you look at them, echidnas look a little like some of the other Haggis species too. Another relative!
I love everything the Haggis Wildlife Foundation does. Nothing on earth like it xxx
"Tweed meadows..."😂😂😂😂
I love these wee daft videos. Bravo Sir Encore!
The Wee beak Haggis is my spirit animal ❤. Happy new year to all 🥳
Little known fun facts:
The Glaswegian Wee Beak is also known as the "Scottish Kiwi" among some New Zealand tourists - despite its four legs.
After it has been shown that the common hippopotamus is airborne for a moment during galloping a Scottish study is underway to prove the same for the Field Haggis.
😊😊😊
I thought they had kiwi relations as soon as I saw them! Maybe some of them migrated. 😂
@norarivkis2513 Yeah! And then their forearms shrunk like with a T-rex and now their fully Kiwi and the only known close genetic relation between New Zealand and Scotland on an evolutionary timescale!😂
@susanne5803 Makes sense to me! They must have gone over on some of the early ships to New Zealand together with the Scottish immigrants. I think they brought some to Australia too, but they got too quickly eaten by the dingos and snakes to breed there. But the ones which got to New Zealand found a place with no natural predators and had a grand time.
I'm told that kiwis make their nests underground. Do you think they still use tartans to line them, in secret down there? 😉
@@norarivkis2513 I have been trying to find this old study I happened to read a long time ago - but even the Wayback Machine can't seem to find it.
Apparently the Kiwis have entered a relationship with an underground fungus - like ants do - and they line their burrows with this fungus. Only during nesting time the fungus blossoms with a fuzzy furry shine and in certain light conditions it shimmers in tartan colours - very lightly and almost translucent.
One hypothesis was, that the fungus will lose its colour over time altogether.
Another scientist suggested a bluish hue - but he was born in New Zealand and you could expect a certain percentage of visual bias there.
I hope the fungus continues to provide the nestlings of the future with a little fuzzy warm reminder of their origin!
Very best wishes!☺️
@@susanne5803 That's wonderful! I'm glad they have some remaining instincts connecting them with their Scottish origins. 😄
In a world when Facts are no longer checked - I’ve been to Scotland and seen Haggi in their natural environment. I can confirm everything in this video is true ❤🏴
As a person from Scotland I can confirm their existence
I understand that a wild life reserve is being established in East Anglia in the hope that they will be able to thrive in the more southerly climate. I can’t wait!
Thankyou,🧡 this fills my heart 🧡🏴
Are the flying haggis completely extinct now ? ..or are there some still being protected to prevent this from happening ?.There decline is a travesty,I used to love to watch them flying in circles above dear nessie in the springtime...
Blimey that takes me back,used to see flying haggis back in 1970's near Loch Lochy .Was back there last year and didn't see a one.😢
Sshh. No, regardless of the rumours in Strathglass.
There are rumours of a small population in a glen (actual location kept a closely guarded secret). They are evolving to only fly in darkness, safe from anything that might hunt them. They will spread in time, completely unseen.
Something extraordinarily interesting to know about me is that I have, like Sir David Attenborough, and other estimable Fellows of The Ancient Order the Haggis and Naturalists of my ilk have been studying and observing the elusive and varied Haggis populations of Scotland since early childhood when I was first introduced to their existence by the esteemed and noble Scottish Lord and Naturalist, Sir Hector Haggi Hunter MBE, OBE, HDOH, SOS.
Sadly, and in the most unfortunate of circumstances, Sir Hector died of a savage attack on the moonlit midnight of August 31st 1968 by a frenzied and ravenous swarm of the now extinct Haggis subspecies, the Red-Fanged Winged Vampire Haggis, also referred to as the Dracula Haggis amongst the locals in the Outer Hebrides where the Dracula Haggis thrived on the blood of local Island inhabitants, eventually leading to decimation of the local island populations and an exodus to the Scottish mainland. This exodus was known as the "Great Dracula Haggis Diaspora." of the period.
Sir Hector believed unequivocally that the Red-Clawed Winged Vampire Haggis originated in Transylvania having been smuggled over from that abominable country onboard gunships and sailing vessels by Privateers and Pirates in the mid seventeen-hundreds when they arrived on the Outer Hebrides to purloin illicitly distilled Scotch Whisky from the local distilleries. Warring Privateers, it is rumoured, trained the Dracula Haggis as "Airborne Attack Haggi" and used them as living weapons of war and pillage.
My pursuit of this lesser-known and almost forgotten Dracula Haggi continues as it is believed that their large and iridescent ruby-coloured eggs are able to withstand incubation for more than 1000 years. Historical records indicate the eggs are typically buried deep within the darkest recesses within the myriad catacombs of the Outer Hebridean Islands. Alas, to date, I have yet to find any viable eggs, but my search continues.
Keep it quiet but we have a few flocks just over the border on the Ullswater fells protected by our red deer herd
Thank you so much for dropping another beautiful video showcasing these enchanting creatures! ❤❤❤
As a wee boy I used to see them, very occasionally, when out walking in the Campsie Hills just north of Glasgow.
The rarest wild haggis are those sometimes seen near the glens around Brigadoon.
Please make more, i can't express in words in this grime world we live in, how much these videos make it feel a little less grim
Such charming creatures! I'm a bit surprised, though, that there haven't been any that change color with the winter season to camoflage themselves in snowy areas? Perhaps there is a species we haven't seen yet?
Bet those haggis would develop fantastic fleece!
love the little haggis .so sweet .
With our milder climate, down here in the Welsh mountains, we are sadly not blessed with the haggis. Instead we have the rather aggressive pergyl. These animals have even been known to attack humans and you often see Pergyl Danger warning signs.
The natural prey of the pergyl is the lumbering araf. These are frequently found as road-kill, squashed as they crawl across the road. Crossing points are now painted with ARAF SLOW, which has reduced the death toll and seen a rise in populations, in recent years.
Dwi di chwerthin ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
When the floods of 8000 years ago separated Scotland from Holland.Doggerland disappeared and a lot of mixing of the genes of the Haggi changed dramatically.Perhaps that is why the leg canges took place over time. Loo❤
Is Tweed meadows an important place of residence for the haggis?
Tweed meadows must be protected, even though their habitat has recently become scarce.
I saw an interview where Attenburrow was pissed of yelling he can't stand they use his voice. What a grump.
So silly, and yet so relaxing. Reminds me of the early days of the internet when a thing didn’t need to have a point beyond itself.
The haggis way
"Wee Bams" intoxicated on Buckfast berries. The first thing that sprung to mind was Rangers FC 2012 supporters. You know, those folks with orange faces and blue noses who come from Govan.
Surprised you didn't mention the now extinct lopsided haggis (Haggi Loppsidis Lomondis) once found solely on Ben Lomond and the hills around the Arrochar Alps.
It had six legs, shorter at one side due to its steep habitat.
The reason for its demise is thought be that it was just too delicious!
It was a great shame. The clockwise males used to mate with the anticlockwise females. Due to climate change they were driven from the hillsides to the moorlands and they spent all day falling over.
So lovely.
Superb!!
Fermented Buckfast berries! PMSL!
Will you do a video on the Loch Lomond Island Hopping Haggis? Sometimes mistaken for wallabies.
I’m glad you are no longer using an artificial David Attenborough voice.
The time and effort on these pieces of art must be ridiculous
The A.I they’re using probably makes it a lot easier than using traditional methods. Good vids tho.
It’s AI.
@@ferretyluv A/I Doesn't do it. A/I is a tool that is being used, there is still significant knowledge and skilled required here.
They are so lovely that I can’t bear to eat another one . . . Well at least until tomorrow.
I want one so my jackalope has a playmate.
Love it! 🤣🤣🤣
I've been known to be a solitary creature, myself …
I was wondering if there was any Haggis Habitat that was disturbed when tRump built his golf course?
Sadly, the Wee Beek’s cousin, the Mongolian Thick, became extinct during the 1950s. This was principally due to its irresistible resemblance to a floofy foopball.
So well done. I must visit the Highlands to look for a haggis.
So very cute - l'd love to give one ( or two ) a safe home 😊😊
There are rumors in Ayrshire of wild black panters, who escaped somewhere and now living wild. The more I listen to your stories however, I m convinced it can only be a mutation of Haggai. The Haggai of the night, a nocturnal type, that shying daylight. 😁
por un momento me lo creí
Wee haggis💚
Tweed meadows 😅😅☺️
Tweed fields 🤣
One of the biggest shortbread mines is in the same area.
Wonder tweed seeds can be bought, I'd love to grow it.I have a raised bed to spare by the side of my Buckfast berry plant.
Aww so cute 🥰 wee beak billy no mates. (I’m half Scottish 🏴 your secret is safe with me 🤭)
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OMG what a joooooke! 😂😂😂
Will you feature the unusually violent breed, the Malkey haggis, one day?
I think they hope to, once they find someone brave (or mad) enough to get close enough to film them.
I thought they were tripedal ie 3 legged
Chitlins?
As cute as they are tasty!
This is just not true "** , i cooked and ate the last Scottish haggis in 1991 , whilst on a backpacking trip near fort William , , *. There are no haggis left , , apart from *. Yorkshire agis , , ok 👍😷 🍷..
So are the haggises meant to be a kind of mammal or a kind of bird? You need to make up your minds. 😂
all of them
@HaggisWildlifeFoundation Ah, ok. That makes all kinds of sense. 🤣
@@HaggisWildlifeFoundation
It must then be related to the German "eierlegende Wollmilchsau" - a pig growing wool, giving milk and meat and laying eggs ... ☺️
Distantly related to the duck billed platypus
@@jeanmck1577 That was probably one of the descendants of the Wee Beaked Haggis when they landed in Australia on the way to New Zealand. :) If you look at them, echidnas look a little like some of the other Haggis species too. Another relative!
AI slop tbh
@@violetbaudelaire7353 good for you
@@violetbaudelaire7353 don’t care tbh, we’re having fun.
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