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Meet the Wild Haggis: Scotland's Mysterious Three-Legged Legend

For many, the idea of a wild haggis animal might seem far-fetched — but in the Highlands of Scotland, it’s a beloved legend and a quirky cultural icon. Small, round, and comically adapted to steep mountain slopes with legs of unequal length, the wild haggis is said to race in one direction around hillsides, making it nearly impossible to catch! The two first species of wild haggis are said to be the Right-Running Haggis (Haggis scoticus dextrus) Characterized by shorter legs on the left side, this haggis moves efficiently in a clockwise direction around hills. This evolutionary quirk helps it maintain balance and graze effectively on steep Highland inclines. And the left-Running Haggis (Haggis scotticus sinestral) With shorter legs on the right side, this cousin circles counterclockwise. Its adaptation is equally vital, allowing it to survive and forage in the same rugged terrain — but in reverse. Woven through Highland mist and memory, this shaggy phantom has stirred wonder for centuries. Once glimpsed on quiet hillsides, it now appears only in whispers and tradition — heralded by bagpipes and firelight, especially in the magic of Hogmanay." ------ CREDITS Report: Professor McDougal MacDougal Camera: Professor McDougal MacDougal Edit: Professor McDougal MacDougal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to The Haggis Wildlife Foundation: https://bit.ly/3Z5gtaX The Haggis Wildlife Foundation is dedicated to protecting, studying, and raising awareness about Scotland’s most elusive and mythical species — the wild haggis.