Here is the legend of the thistle and how it became our national symbol! “Thistles can be found right across Scotland, from the Lowlands to the Highlands, and even on the islands! There are a number of different types which grow in the UK, and a variety of thistles can be found in the wild around Scotland, the most common being the spear thistle, the creeping thistle, and the marsh thistle. It is the native spear thistle, Cirsium vulgare, which is thought to have been used as the national emblem

Gorillas have favorite foods, too. 🦍 🌿 In this video, silverback Segasira and female Ubuhamya are eating wild thistle, one of their most-loved plants, which is abundant in the part of the forest where they live. Gorillas eat both leaves (like Segasira) and roots (like Ubuhamya), carefully avoiding the thorny parts. 🌱 🌿 📹 Video: Alexis Nsabimana | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

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