The Monitor took to the streets of Leongatha to ask residents a tough question: Which animal is the best symbol of Gippsland?

“Definitely not a cockatoo, because they’re driving me nuts,” one resident said.

Another local picked the New Holland Mouse, saying: “We’ve got two populations in south Gippy. One in Locksport, one in the Prom. They are not doing well, they could definitely use some more funding and awareness.”

Take a look at some more answers in the video below.