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A national animal is a special animal chosen by a country to represent its unique spirit, culture, or history. These animals are often important symbols, appearing on flags, coins, or stamps. They help tell the story of a nation and its natural world. Many countries have more than one national animal, sometimes choosing different ones for land, air, or water.

Countries and Their National Animals

Here is a list of countries and the animals they have chosen as their national symbols.

Algeria

  • Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda)
Fennec Foxes
The fennec fox is a small, nocturnal fox found in the Sahara Desert.

Antigua and Barbuda

  • European Fallow Deer (Dama dama)
Fallow deer in field
The European fallow deer is known for its beautiful antlers.
  • Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
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The magnificent frigatebird is a large seabird with a huge wingspan.
  • Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Hawksbill Turtle
Hawksbill sea turtles are critically endangered marine reptiles.

Argentina

  • Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus)
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The rufous hornero is a bird famous for building mud nests.

Azerbaijan

  • Karabakh Horse (Equus caballus)
Qarabaq ati
The Karabakh horse is a mountain-steppe racing horse.

Bahamas

  • Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans)
Atlantic blue marlin
The blue marlin is a large fish popular in sport fishing.
  • American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
American flamingos are known for their bright pink feathers.

Bangladesh

  • Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
Panthera tigris tigris
The Bengal tiger is a powerful big cat found in parts of Asia.
  • Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)
Magpie robin
The oriental magpie-robin is a small passerine bird.
  • Ilish (Tenualosa ilisha)
Ilish
Ilish is a popular fish in South Asia.

Belize

  • Baird's Tapir (Tapirus bairdii)
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Baird's tapir is the largest native land mammal in Central America.
  • Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)
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The keel-billed toucan has a large, colorful beak.

Botswana

  • Plains Zebra (Equus quagga)
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Plains zebras are known for their distinctive black and white stripes.

Brazil

  • Rufous-bellied Thrush (Turdus rufiventris)
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The rufous-bellied thrush is a common bird in Brazil.

Cambodia

  • Kouprey (Bos sauveli)
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The kouprey is a wild ox, now possibly extinct.
  • Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea)
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The giant ibis is a large, critically endangered bird.
  • Northern River Terrapin (Batagur baska)
Batagur baska
The northern river terrapin is a large freshwater turtle.
  • Giant Barb (Catlocarpio siamensis)
Giant Barb
The giant barb is one of the largest freshwater fish.

Canada

  • North American Beaver (Castor canadensis)
American Beaver
The North American beaver is known for building dams.
  • Canadian Horse (Equus caballus)
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The Canadian horse is a strong and hardy breed.

Colombia

  • Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)
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The Andean condor is a large South American vulture.

Costa Rica

  • Yigüirro (Turdus grayi)
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The yigüirro is a type of thrush.
  • West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)
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The West Indian manatee is a gentle marine mammal.
  • Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni)
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Sloths are slow-moving mammals known for hanging upside down.

Croatia

  • Marten (Martes martes)
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The marten is a small, agile mammal.

Cuba

  • Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus)
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The Cuban trogon is a colorful bird native to Cuba.

Denmark

  • Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
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The red squirrel is a common sight in European forests.
  • Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
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The mute swan is a large white swan.
  • Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
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The small tortoiseshell is a colorful butterfly.

Dominica

  • Sisserou Parrot (Amazona imperialis)
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The sisserou parrot is a large, endangered parrot.

Dominican Republic

  • Palmchat (Dulus dominicus)
Dulus dominicus
The palmchat is a unique bird found only on Hispaniola.

El Salvador

  • Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa)
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The turquoise-browed motmot is known for its racket-tipped tail feathers.

Finland

  • Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
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The brown bear is a large, powerful mammal.
  • Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
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The whooper swan is a large white swan with a yellow and black bill.
  • European Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
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The European perch is a popular freshwater fish.
  • Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)
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The seven-spot ladybird is a common and recognizable insect.

Germany

  • Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malaiensis)
Black eagle
The black eagle is a large bird of prey.

Grenada

  • Grenada Dove (Leptotila wellsi)
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The Grenada dove is a critically endangered bird.

Guatemala

  • Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)
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The resplendent quetzal is famous for its vibrant colors and long tail feathers.

Honduras

  • White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
White-tailed deer
The white-tailed deer is a common deer species.
  • Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)
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The scarlet macaw is a large, colorful parrot.

India

  • Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
Panthera tigris tigris
The Bengal tiger is a powerful big cat.
  • Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
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The Indian peafowl, or peacock, is known for its beautiful tail feathers.
  • Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica)
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The Ganges river dolphin is a freshwater dolphin found in South Asia.
  • Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)
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The Indian elephant is a large land mammal.

Indonesia

  • Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard.
  • Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi)
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The Javan hawk-eagle is a majestic bird of prey.
  • Asian Arowana (Scleropages formosus)
Arowana
The Asian arowana is a freshwater fish known for its large scales.

Jamaica

  • Red-billed Streamertail (Trochilus polytmus)
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The red-billed streamertail is a hummingbird native to Jamaica.

Kenya

  • Lion (Panthera Leo)
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The lion is a large, powerful cat.
  • Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)
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The lilac-breasted roller is a colorful bird.

Latvia

  • White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)
White-Wagtail
The white wagtail is a small, active bird.
  • Two-spotted Ladybird (Adalia bipunctata)
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The two-spotted ladybird is a common beetle.

Lebanon

  • Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena)
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The striped hyena is a nocturnal scavenger.

Lithuania

  • White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
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The white stork is a large wading bird.

Malaysia

  • Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris)
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The Malayan tiger is a tiger subspecies found in Peninsular Malaysia.

Mongolia

  • Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug)
Falco cherrug (Marek Szczepanek)
The saker falcon is a large bird of prey.

Nicaragua

  • Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa)
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The turquoise-browed motmot is known for its unique tail feathers.

Pakistan

  • Markhor (Capra falconeri)
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The markhor is a large wild goat with distinctive spiral horns.
  • Indus River Dolphin (Platanista minor)
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The Indus river dolphin is a freshwater dolphin.
  • Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar)
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The chukar partridge is a game bird.
  • Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)
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The mugger crocodile is a medium-sized crocodile.
  • Shaheen Falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator)
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The shaheen falcon is a powerful bird of prey.
  • Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
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The snow leopard is a beautiful big cat adapted to cold, mountainous environments.

Panama

  • Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja)
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The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles.

Peru

  • Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruviana)
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The Andean cock-of-the-rock is known for the male's bright orange crest.

Philippines

  • Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)
Sir Arny(Philippine Eagle)
The Philippine eagle is one of the largest and rarest eagles in the world.

Qatar

  • Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx)
Arabian oryx (oryx leucoryx)
The Arabian oryx is a desert antelope with long, straight horns.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

  • Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
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The brown pelican is a large seabird.

Saint Lucia

  • Saint Lucia Amazon (Amazona versicolor)
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The Saint Lucia amazon is a colorful parrot native to the island.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  • Saint Vincent Amazon (Amazona guildingii)
Amazona guildingii -Botanical Gardens -Kingstown -Saint Vincent-8a-4c
The Saint Vincent amazon is a large, vibrant parrot.

Saudi Arabia

  • Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius)
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The Arabian camel, or dromedary, is well-adapted to desert life.

South Africa

  • Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)
Springbok
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope.
  • Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus)
Anthropoides paradiseus -Etosha National Park, Namibia-8
The blue crane is a tall, elegant bird.
  • Galjoen (Dichistius capensis)
Dichistius capensis
The galjoen is a fish found only in South African waters.

Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lankan Junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii)
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The Sri Lankan junglefowl is a wild relative of domestic chickens.

Tanzania

  • Giraffe (Giraffa sp.)
Giraffe Mikumi National Park
Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth.

Thailand

  • Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)
Elephas maximus (Bandipur)
The Asian elephant is a large land animal.
  • Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens)
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The Siamese fighting fish is known for its vibrant colors and flowing fins.

Uganda

  • Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum)
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The grey crowned crane is a beautiful bird with a golden crown.

United Arab Emirates

  • Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug)
Falco cherrug (Marek Szczepanek)
The saker falcon is a large bird of prey.
  • Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx)
Arabian oryx (oryx leucoryx)
The Arabian oryx is a desert antelope.

United Kingdom

  • England: Lion (Panthera leo)
Lion d'Afrique
The lion is a symbol of strength and courage.
  • Scotland: Unicorn (Fictional)
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The unicorn is a mythical creature representing purity and innocence.
  • Wales: Red Dragon (Fictional)
Red Dragon sculpture, Welsh National Memorial Park, Ypres
The red dragon is a powerful symbol from Welsh folklore.

United States of America

  • Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
The bald eagle is a large bird of prey native to North America.
  • American Bison (Bison bison)
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The American bison is a large mammal that once roamed the North American plains.

Venezuela

  • Venezuelan Troupial (Icterus icterus)
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The Venezuelan troupial is a colorful songbird.

Zimbabwe

  • Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus)
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The bateleur is a striking eagle with short tail feathers.

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