# Take the National Treasure Challenge ‌‌🦁‌ **URL:** \ **Category:** Challenges\ **Tags:** community-challenge\ **Created:** [August 11, 2025, 11:23am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892 "2025-08-11T11:23:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MichalGebacki](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/michalgebacki/32/41585_2.png) [@MichalGebacki](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MichalGebacki)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 11:23am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/1 "2025-08-11T11:23:21Z")
## Welcome back, Dynatrace Community! One of the greatest assets of the Dynatrace Community is how global it is. Our users originate from hundreds of nations, which is especially priceless when it comes to Community Challenges. That international landscape brings together countless unique, local perspectives 😎 This time, we’re asking to share your local National Treasures! **Name the most famous animal of your country that serves as a symbol and an icon of the wilderness**. Have you seen one in person and snapped a picture? Great! Haven’t had the chance yet? Don’t worry, share your nation’s animal treasure anyway in the comments below! 👇 ## Benefits of taking Community Challenges! 👉 Every participant receives a unique “National Treasure Badge” 👉 You will also get +100 bonus points for extra activity 👉 Engage with others and have fun! ![August 2025 2.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/8/e/8eeb3b3a6c7355be9424c054e6bcfd57d2aa0d60.png) ---
**Author:** ![Kenny\_Gillette](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/kenny_gillette/32/20170_2.png) [@Kenny\_Gillette](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Kenny_Gillette)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/2 "2025-08-11T13:37:06Z")
Bald eagle was my first thought for the United States.  I had to go ask ChatGPT and thankfully it said the same thing but also added a American Bison.  Sorry I don’t have any pictures that I took. **From ChatGPT** : The **Bald Eagle** is considered a national treasure of the United States. It was officially adopted as the **national bird and symbol in 1782** because of its strength, freedom, and long life, and it appears on the Great Seal of the United States. Bald eagles are protected by federal law under the **Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act** , making them both a symbol and a legally safeguarded part of American heritage. If you were asking in the broader sense, some also consider the **American Bison** a national treasure — it was declared the **national mammal in 2016**. So you could say the U.S. has: - **Bald Eagle** 🦅 – national bird, symbol of freedom - **American Bison** 🦬 – national mammal, symbol of strength and resilience ---
**Author:** ![Yosi\_Neuman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/yosi_neuman/32/9845_2.png) [@Yosi\_Neuman](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Yosi_Neuman)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/3 "2025-08-11T13:46:08Z")
### National Bird: Hoopoe This little orange bird with a crown on its head became Israel’s national bird in 2008 in honor of celebrating 60 years of Israeli independence. The president at the time, Shimon Peres, announced the bird’s new position, which again, was chosen by the people of Israel. These birds have been in Israel for thousands of years and are even mentioned in Book of Deuteronomy. ![Yosi_Neuman_2-1754919757948.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/c/c453e0d0ca22fbe887232fd2ef8865db4d77a994.png) ![Yosi_Neuman_3-1754919830819.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/b/bc229fa8ca9a2d9ec264f53573bd0d2ec9db96e2.png) ---
**Author:** ![Kenny\_Gillette](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/kenny_gillette/32/20170_2.png) [@Kenny\_Gillette](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Kenny_Gillette)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/4 "2025-08-11T13:56:18Z")
Love this.  I had to go look for Hoopoe in Deuteronomy and now I see :).  Thanks for sharing. ---
**Author:** ![DanielS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@DanielS](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/DanielS)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/5 "2025-08-11T15:38:23Z")
[![DanielS_0-1754925978966.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/5/5ad1db3ab086e264df4900e91af024b7c64d3931.jpeg)](https://community.dynatrace.com/) ### National Bird: Hornero This is the National Bird of Argentina. The official national animal of Argentina is the ovenbird (Furnarius rufus). It is also known as the “homemaker,” “insect hunter,” or “mason bird.” It is a small, reddish-brown bird known for its clay nests, which resemble ovens. In addition to the ovenbird, Argentina has other emblematic animals and national symbols, such as the Andean condor and the jaguar. The Andean condor is a majestic bird that appears on the national coat of arms. The jaguar, although not the official national animal, is an important symbol of Argentine fauna and is in danger of extinction. [https://www.bcra.gob.ar/Micrositios/Micrositio\_billete\_hornero.asp](https://www.bcra.gob.ar/Micrositios/Micrositio_billete_hornero.asp) > **[Hornero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornero)** > > See text The hornero birds are members of the genus Furnarius in the family Furnariidae, native to South America. The English common name appears in many books as "ovenbird". Horneros are brown birds with rather short tails and fairly long bills. They are known for building mud nests that resemble old wood-fired ovens (the Spanish word "hornero" comes from horno, meaning "oven"). These nests have a unique chambered construction. While many Furnariids have different nests, the hornero nest is th... > **[Andean condor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_condor)** > > The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a South American New World vulture and is the only extant member of the genus Vultur. It is found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America. With a maximum wingspan of 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) and weight of 15 kg (33 lb), the Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, and is generally considered to be the largest bird of prey in the world. One of two species commonly referred to as condors, it is a large black... > **[Jaguar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar)** > >   Former range The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera that is native to the Americas. Its coat features pale yellow to tan colored fur covered with spots that transition to rosettes on the sides; some individuals have a melanistic spotted coat. With a body length of up to 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) and a weight of up to 158 kg (348 lb), it is the biggest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world. The jaguar's powerful ... ---
**Author:** ![Akhil-Jayendran](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/akhil-jayendran/32/153_2.png) [@Akhil-Jayendran](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Akhil-Jayendran)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/6 "2025-08-11T21:37:52Z")
The national bird of India is the **Indian Peafowl** , also commonly referred to as the **Peacock**. 🦚 It’s famous for its vibrant colors and beautiful tail feathers, symbolizing grace and beauty in Indian culture. > **[Peafowl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peafowl)** > > Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies). Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens. Despite this, peacock is usually used to refer to both sexes, in common language. The two Asiatic species are the blue or Indian peafowl originally from the Indian subcontinent, and the green peafowl from ... ![download.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/1/1679747116c8d241889a48fcea48a79b5b87b531.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AntonioSousa](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/antoniosousa/32/50_2.png) [@AntonioSousa](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/AntonioSousa)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/7 "2025-08-11T21:46:50Z")
I don’t think Portugal has a national animal. The Portuguese man o’ war isn’t really Portuguese, and not something to meet or get near, not even for a picture. So I’ll name the rooster of Barcelos. Not really an animal, but a colorful, styled cockerel. And yes, it’s made it up to space, with the help of a friend of mine: [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/6/8/684cf288cd0b6677fb864473505b3540f0c6db72.jpeg "Galo de Barcelos foi ao Espaço ("Rooster of Barcelos" in Space)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAxSz3ZBpNI) ---
**Author:** ![p\_devulapalli](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/p_devulapalli/32/41590_2.png) [@p\_devulapalli](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/p_devulapalli)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/8 "2025-08-12T02:19:54Z")
As someone who grew up in India and now living in Australia, I get to choose from two stunningly different landscapes, each vibrant and wild in its own way. :slightly\_smiling\_face: The Royal Bengal Tiger, national animal of India Symbolism: Strength, power, and grace ![p_devulapalli_1-1754961076317.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/9/d/9d0b348fe6cbf423fb622a8be67fb26a47b300dd.jpeg) The Indian peacock, national bird of India Symbolism: Beauty, elegance, and pride ![p_devulapalli_5-1754961853299.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/e/b/eb3366ce3d63377947623366bbb8483f8a62a441.jpeg) Ganges River Dolphin, national aquatic animal of India Symbolism: Environmental awareness and biodiversity ![p_devulapalli_10-1754962856718.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/e/e30c72289286822204bd6b41dc1f0fab9e2d410b.jpeg) Interestingly we have a national heritage animal too , the Indian elephant Symbolism: Wisdom, royalty, and cultural significance ![p_devulapalli_9-1754962599860.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/d/dd63492297b1bfe9cd8196151d57ec58649c0fea.jpeg) Red Kangaroo, national animal of Australia ![p_devulapalli_14-1754963412091.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/6/61ec1ca8d11e911609c49fa4b7b4a44c4ea9f74c.png) Also, only animal I could dare to get a selfie :sweat\_smile:🤳 ![p_devulapalli_0-1754964261941.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/f/3/f30d4eab5d5308f1fb52a443ffcc826990e3301c.jpeg) Emu, national bird of Australia ![p_devulapalli_15-1754963557418.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/6/1/61aec7a721598bd87e3a0f64d6f905e94f43a2f8.jpeg) Interesting fact - These two animals were chosen not only because they are native to Australia, but also because neither can easily walk backward, symbolizing progress and forward movement :cowboy\_hat\_face: ---
**Author:** ![AntonPineiro](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/antonpineiro/32/49_2.png) [@AntonPineiro](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/AntonPineiro)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/9 "2025-08-12T09:04:52Z")
Hi, Just to comment two of them. - Iberian Lynx [Iberian lynx - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberian_lynx) - ![lince-iberico-1.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/6/f/6f115005b173b74b8f118d64f30df1b3d28611f9.jpeg) - Spanish imperial eagle [Spanish imperial eagle - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_imperial_eagle) ![7985564889_a31fbbe6e5_b.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/0/e/0e197d54dc9d53db4e8a4812f334a3ac9407a994.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MaximilianoML](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/maximilianoml/32/25038_2.png) [@MaximilianoML](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MaximilianoML)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 9:12am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/10 "2025-08-12T09:12:19Z")
Ha! We’re almost neighbors, I’m from Rio Grande do Sul so close from Argentina and we do have a lot of shared cultures. So, from us this little bird is the Rufous hornero (João-de-barro) :grinning\_face\_with\_smiling\_eyes: ---
**Author:** ![lubrman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/lubrman/32/7353_2.png) [@lubrman](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/lubrman)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 9:36am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/11 "2025-08-12T09:36:16Z")
In the Czech Republic, the national animal is the Czech double-tailed lion, which is paradoxical since lions do not live in the Czech Republic, the heart of Europe (not counting those in zoos, and they don’t have two tails). Then there is the black eagle, which is a similar kind of fairy tale. ![lubrman_0-1754991287139.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/1/1a7e98a69d965b97ea2d6abda679d79922bda4f5.png) According to ChatGPT, the lion looks like this, and I hope I get to see it someday 😄 😄  When I think about it, that lion actually has three tails, doesn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![dannemca](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/dannemca/32/7215_2.png) [@dannemca](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/dannemca)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/12 "2025-08-12T14:05:05Z")
In Brazil we have many native animals that could represent our wildlife. I will list some here (all pics from internet, since I had no chance to take one by myself) ![arara.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/d/f/df35da75670a33c40b5f3ce9d7d05a93fe22b624.jpeg) Arara Azul . ![onca.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/b/b/bbf5299d50305247a2c059b982a6a72166ae4add.jpeg) Onça Pintada . ![loboguara.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/d/e/de0b1304196c993b076f9d0a7e39bb61f29442ac.jpeg) Lobo Guará . ![boto.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/c/ca381cf1f2b22833d822a3ccc3d1c3901d7534f3.jpeg) Boto Cor de Rosa . And here, some plus. In Brazil we have lots of these dogs and “rat dogs”. They’re friendly, and have no enemies. ![caramelo.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/7/787be93b6a72915eb095e4214f7e5cf18294e3b5.jpeg) Cachorro Caramelo . ![capivara.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/a/ab500422918839dac21afad6c8362fa750d6edc9.jpeg) Capivara. . And a bonus, the Brazilian Eagle, which is way bigger than the Bald one, and the one I use as mascot for my Motorcyle club. ![harpia.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/3/5/35be564b5ac5a0cc6b9fbbd7d29681f2edc0196f.jpeg) Harpia ---
**Author:** ![Gosia\_Murawska](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2bfe46/32.png) [@Gosia\_Murawska](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Gosia_Murawska)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 5:54am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/13 "2025-08-13T05:54:35Z")
I spotted this stark while biking. Since we can’t upload videos, you get a poor-quality screenshot. But it still counts, right? 😄 ![GosiaMurawska_0-1755064424959.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/3/326d9bb5472cd8014a02c9b32eae6ac2b90c2078.png) ---
**Author:** ![Patrick\_H](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/patrick_h/32/37540_2.png) [@Patrick\_H](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Patrick_H)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 6:29am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/14 "2025-08-13T06:29:40Z")
For Austria the national animal would be the golden eagle (Kaiseradler), which also is on the coats of arms, but if you want it more wilderness related the national bird is the barn swallow (Rauchschwalbe) - could not yet snap a picture myself as they are pretty fast fliers. You often can see them fly and it is a common rule that if they fly low that weather will turn bad (lower barometric pressure keeps their food insects lower to the ground). ![eagle.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/5/3/53ef2302f82dd804c3d5de8cbb6cdbf5f421fe2e.jpeg) ![free-photo-of-flying-barn-swallow.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/e/1/e1cbeb19f5fd6a44086fa7be890a53bfc22ac60b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![DanielS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@DanielS](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/DanielS)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/15 "2025-08-13T17:54:39Z")
The Arara Azul, looks like the one from the Rio kids movie!!! ---
**Author:** ![DanielS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@DanielS](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/DanielS)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/16 "2025-08-13T17:59:37Z")
Luckily, most countries in the Americas are very peaceful and there’s a strong sense of brotherhood among us — except when it comes to football. Haha! :winking\_face\_with\_tongue: ---
**Author:** ![MaximilianoML](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/maximilianoml/32/25038_2.png) [@MaximilianoML](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MaximilianoML)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/17 "2025-08-14T18:10:31Z")
You’re totally right hahahah Go Pelé! ---
**Author:** ![Shirai](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/shirai/32/27711_2.png) [@Shirai](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Shirai)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 8:10am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/18 "2025-08-18T08:10:31Z")
Japan does not have a designated national animal. However, there are rare places in Japan where wild deer and humans coexist. Many deer live around Nara Park, a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors. These wild deer have been living in this area for 1,300 years. Nara’s deer have been carefully protected as messengers of the gods since the establishment of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. While deer are not rare, you can see some interesting sights here. For example, you can see deer resting in front of souvenir shops, [Deer walking across the crosswalk](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C46Ud3XUYAEgbot.jpg:medium), and strolling around the adjacent university campus. You can also see many deer on [Google Street View](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ks1mMngK3Vc2mCg39). ---
**Author:** ![Gosia\_Murawska](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2bfe46/32.png) [@Gosia\_Murawska](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Gosia_Murawska)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/19 "2025-08-19T08:51:09Z")
I just came back from eastern Poland. Ladies and gents, the wisent, which was once nearly extinct, but fortunately, it has been preserved. 🦬 ![Screenshot_20250819_080345_Gallery.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/3/3b399d2d447e088ee15847ca4f0b2d674ba6ae5c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_L](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/mike_l/32/11717_2.png) [@Mike\_L](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Mike_L)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892/20 "2025-08-19T09:07:11Z")
Just coming back from my honeymoon we spent time in Sweden (where I grew up) and Norway. One animal present in both countries, and in Sweden known as “The king of the forest” is the elk/moose. We even have parks where you can go and pet them. I went to this one last year: [Gårdsjö Älgpark – Ett minne för livet](https://gardsjoalgpark.se/en/) their antlers are very nice to touch. ![Suede07s151JAR_0173.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/6/6eef04856044cb7259aa4bd3a6e92207e6bf1162.jpeg) [Next page](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-national-treasure-challenge/52892.md?page=2)