national animal

Official fauna symbol

A national animal is a species officially or traditionally recognized as symbolic of a country, chosen for cultural significance, native presence, or emblematic qualities.

The bald eagle is the national animal of the United States; the lion represents England.

Countries may designate multiple national animals for different contexts—land, sea, or heraldic use.

Related

bald · symbol · emblem · royal crest · mascot · pride · patriotic · flag · heritage · wildlife · endangered species · endangered · majestic · Bengal · giant panda · kangaroo · beaver · kiwi

Categories
Opposites
political scope

national animalstate animal

Officially designated regional creature

symbol type

national animalnational flower

Official floral emblem

national tree · national emblem · national flag · national anthem · national motto

official status

national animalteam mascot

Costumed spirit representative

cultural icon · corporate mascot · legendary creature

Family

nation, national, nationally, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, nationalize, nationalization, nationhood

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G