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Miniature Belties

Postby Orion » Sun 26 Oct, 2014 4:06 pm

I apologize in advance if this is inappropriate for this web forum.
I wouldn't expect that these creatures are a normal part of bushwalking; they certainly aren't native wildlife.
That said, can anyone tell me where I might go to see them in Tasmainia?

We saw them once on the way to climb Mt. Anne. They seem as elusive as the platypus.

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Re: Minature Belties

Postby icefest » Sun 26 Oct, 2014 4:21 pm

You mean the herbivorous animal?

Try:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-livestock/t ... 57l3008843
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Re: Miniature Belties

Postby Orion » Sun 26 Oct, 2014 4:25 pm

Yes.
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Re: Miniature Belties

Postby Graham51 » Sun 26 Oct, 2014 5:46 pm

Belted Galloways are fairly common on farms. My son has some, now on his partner's mother's property in Launceston. I've also seen then on Tasman Peninsula and many other parts of Tas. Also saw quite a few in South Island of NZ recently.
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Re: Miniature Belties

Postby frenchy_84 » Sun 26 Oct, 2014 5:46 pm

Belted Galloways are pretty common on hobby farms, take a drive through regions like the huon valley where there are lots of small hobby farms and your bound to see them.
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Re: Miniature Belties

Postby corvus » Sun 26 Oct, 2014 6:30 pm

Have observed many Belted Galloways around Tassie but cannot recall seeing any Miniatures sorry.
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Re: Miniature Belties

Postby walkon » Sun 26 Oct, 2014 8:17 pm

We've got them in vic. This pic is of Baby Ben (Sinclair). His mum is Blair, aunty Pendles..... If you know footy, in particular Collingwood FC, then these names will make sense. Beautiful animals, my father keeps asking when will they grow up as he is used to friesian cows.
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