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Highlands

Wild Haggis Animal Species

Haggi montanensis

Scientific name: lostusmontibus excelsis

As the name suggests, this beautiful haggis is most common in the Scottish Highlands, though it can also be seen in the borders.

Species Information

Conservation status

Classed as Vulnerable on the Red List of Scottish Haggis (1970)

When to see

Adults  from late September to early March

About

The Haggi montanensis lostusmontibus excelsis, a remarkable species indigenous to the  Highlands, is distinguished by its impressive adaptations to thrive in the challenging  environment of these elevated terrains.

How to identify

Coat: This species boasts a luxuriant and dense woolly coat, meticulously evolved to provide  optimal insulation against the biting cold and brisk winds characteristic of the Highland climate.  The fibers of its coat are intricately intertwined, creating a plush layer that traps warmth,  ensuring the creature’s survival even in the harshest of winter conditions.

Physique: Beneath its woolly exterior lies a sturdy frame, equipped with powerful muscles and  robust hooves that are expertly adapted for traversing the rugged and rocky landscapes that  dominate the Highlands. The hooves possess a unique conical shape and are fortified with a  hard keratinous layer, providing the animal with exceptional grip and stability on the uneven  terrains, minimizing the risk of slips and falls.

Eyesight: The Haggi montanensis has evolved a pair of remarkably large, luminous eyes, a vital  adaptation to navigate the Highland’s unique light conditions. These expansive orbs are highly  sensitive to low-light conditions, enhancing the creature’s nocturnal capabilities and ensuring it  can efficiently forage and navigate during the extended twilight hours prevalent in these  northern regions.

Distribution

Common and widespread in the Scottish highlands. Also found in significant numbers at two sites in the Scottish borders.

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