Animal buildings: more than just a duck

“Ducks” is the name that’s gotten attached to some of the wonderful animal- and other-odd-shaped buildings, but of course they go far beyond that, into, well, the realm of imagination.

The Sydney Morning Herald, in Australia, has compiled a list of some interesting ones you may have missed, including the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame (above) in Wisconsin.

Others in the collection include a giant sheepdog that serves as an information center in New Zealand’s sheep-raising territory, but it’s certainly not the only dog in the race; notice the Dog Bark Park Inn, in Cottonwood, Idaho.

Tirau I-Site, New Zealand: Doing the reputation of New Zealanders being obsessed with sheep no favours whatsoever, this ...Dog Bark Park Inn - Wikipedia

Leaving the canine world, here’s a kindergarten cat…

Kindergarten Wolfartsweier, Germany: The attention to detail in this kindergarten in Karlsruhe can only be admired. The ...

In India, the National Fisheries Development Board has its headquarters in this building…

The National Fisheries Development Board, India: Important decisions undoubtedly get made inside this building in ...

We’ll pass on showing them all; you can find them here. But we couldn’t resist the elephant in Bangkok

The Elephant Building in Bangkok, Thailand

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