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Miniature Belties

PostPosted: Sun 26 Oct, 2014 4:06 pm
by Orion
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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edit: corrected spelling and added photo

Re: Minature Belties

PostPosted: Sun 26 Oct, 2014 4:21 pm
by icefest
You mean the herbivorous animal?

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

Re: Miniature Belties

PostPosted: Sun 26 Oct, 2014 4:25 pm
by Orion
Yes.

Re: Miniature Belties

PostPosted: Sun 26 Oct, 2014 5:46 pm
by Graham51
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.

Re: Miniature Belties

PostPosted: Sun 26 Oct, 2014 5:46 pm
by frenchy_84
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.

Re: Miniature Belties

PostPosted: Sun 26 Oct, 2014 6:30 pm
by corvus
Have observed many Belted Galloways around Tassie but cannot recall seeing any Miniatures sorry.

Re: Miniature Belties

PostPosted: Sun 26 Oct, 2014 8:17 pm
by walkon
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.