Is this friendly little mammal, similar in size to a stout (can beat a ferret in a straight fight), being hunted to extinction? ;-)....
2006-07-14 02:34:32 · 19 answers · asked by greebo 3 in Environment
Ayyyyyyye, weeeelllllll. Back in the mists o'time, [suitable creaky background music and fearsome accent], the Roman Legionnaires favoured the Wild Haggii as a tasty treat, and hunted them mercilessly until at last the wretched creatures, thanks to Hadrian, found refuge behind his Wall.
Hadrian was a big softy, and was vairry fond o'the wee creatures. He made special Haggii tunnels all along the wall so they could venture into England to graze, and then scoot back when threatened and Yah Boo at the soldiers from a safe distance.
The Haggii flourished for many a century and lived in peace. The Romans left, disgruntled and thwarted - never to return ...until, their descendants came back in droves and opened up their restaurants all over the country - even North of the borrrrrder!! So now, the Haggii have few hiding places. So remember the next time you go to an Italian restaurant and orrrrder meatballs - ye'll know you're really eating HAGGIS!!!!!
Now, it's time to go for my medication......
2006-07-14 02:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Fear Not...
My eco-friendly Haggis farm is now fully established and entering it's 3rd year.
I currently have 9 male & 7 females living safely and happily in the free-range enclosure.
I am also pleased to say that Aggie the Haggis is carrying her first litter, and we are expecting the new deliveries sometime in the Autumn.
I am hoping also to hear whether my request for a government grant will be successful then too.
Many thanks to the SSPCA for all their ongoing help.
Contributions are always welcome.
Please feel free to pop in and see the beasties (open 7 days a week - closed Xmas & New Year)
Lara's Bonnie Haggis Farm
5 Scotch Mist Lane
Brigadoon
Scotland
PLEASE DON'T EAT THE BEASTIES!!
2006-07-14 02:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by wee_bumble_bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a protected species, especially those with the legs on the left shorter than those on the right, instead of the other way round. This means they ahve to go down the mountains the opposite way, and are therefore prey to the other, also almost extinct animal, the spotted haggis eater.
2006-07-14 03:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spotted haggis in the north is endangered because it can no longer find food. The larger stripped hagis in the south is thriving because it is able to forage in trash left by people in the small towns. Scotland wanted to introduce the haggis into Ireland but the Irish didn't have the somach for it.
2006-07-14 02:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by gtoacp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haggis!! That's sheep stomach stuffed with meat and barley!! Haven't you ever seen The Highlander??? Sheesh. And a ferret would beat the haggis bloody. It would look like a Zidane/Materazzi fight.
2006-07-14 02:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by keats27 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh very funny, sure they are, along with the Loch Ness monster and Sasquatch over in Nth America
2006-07-14 02:39:54 · answer #6 · answered by agentofchaos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there becoming extinct but iv heard London zoo have got some and are trying to bred them i believe Jame Oliver is in charge
2006-07-14 02:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by The Wanderer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only good Haggis is a dead Haggis
2006-07-14 02:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by Captain Eyewash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But, everyone who answers this should give me money to help save them!
I am trying to crossbreed the remaining Haggises w/ the N. American Jackelope, in order to preserve their genetic material.
Once again, send me money for this important work. Lots of money.
2006-07-14 02:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive got 2 at the moment that Im trying to mate, unsuccessfully I might add
2006-07-14 02:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by julbox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋