The second page of the gallery features the following 44 unique images of national animals, which are arranged alphabetically by country name from "D" to "K".
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Animals & Flags
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Grant's gazelle is one of the most common gazelles of Djibouti. Grant's gazelles live mainly in national parks. But, despite the animals living in closed areas, their numbers are gradually decreasing.
DJIBOUTI
The Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) or Dominican Amazon, also known as the sisseru or sisseru parrot, is a parrot found only on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It has been declared the national bird of Dominica. The species is endangered.
DOMINICA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The national bird of the Dominican Republic is the Duluth songbird, or palm whinchat (Cigua Palmera), it is endemic (lives only in the Dominican Republic), which feeds on the fruits of another national symbol of the Dominican Republic - the Royal Palm (Palma Real), which also grows exclusively in the Dominican Republic.
EAST TIMOR
The official national animal of Timor-Leste is the powerful and fearsome crocodile. While this may seem like an odd choice for a national animal, it was chosen because local legend states that the island of Timor itself was formed from a giant crocodile. In fact, if you look at a map of the island, it looks very much like the head of a crocodile with its jaws closed, facing east.
The national symbol of Ecuador is the Andean condor. With outstretched wings, he is depicted on the country's coat of arms and signifies the power, greatness and strength of Ecuador.
ECUADOR
The national bird of Egypt is the steppe eagle. The eagle has been an important symbol in Egyptian history since the era of the Pharaohs, from 3000 to 323 BC. Eagles were a common symbol of Egyptian temples and a prized bird of Egypt's first Sultan, Saladin. Therefore, it is often called the Eagle of Saladin. The golden eagle is depicted on the coat of arms of Egypt.
EGYPT
Equatorial Guinea's most popular animal is the giraffe, which is also the country's official national animal. Residents chose the iconic, long-necked animal because it has brought a lot of foreign money to the country.
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The national animal of Eritrea is the dromedary camel. The camel was used as a beast of burden to transport goods and goods during the War of Independence and is considered by Eritreans to have played an important role in the success of the independence movement.
ERITREA
The wolf has been declared the official animal of Estonia. The wolf appears in almost every Estonian fairy tale or legend, and is the ruler of the forest. The official animal was chosen by a jury consisting of representatives from 20 nature conservation and cultural organisations in the country.
ESTONIA
The official animal of Eswatini is the Thomson's gazelle. Named after the Scottish explorer of Africa Joseph Thomson.
ESWATINI
The lion is a national symbol and an important element of Ethiopia's national identity. It is depicted on the old national flag and coins, and lion statues are common in cities and towns throughout Ethiopia.
ETHIOPIA
The Carolina flying fox or Pohnpeian flying fox is endemic to Micronesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Before the ban on commercial exploitation, it was hunted for export, which significantly affected its numbers.
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The Hermit Lory (Vini solitaria) is the national bird of Fiji. The local people of the Fijian Islands have given the Hermit Lory their own name: "kula". In 2017, the Bank of the Republic of Fiji issued two commemorative coins depicting the Hermit Lory.
FIJI
The brown bear is recognized as a national symbol in Finland. In Finnish beliefs, the bear was considered a sacred animal, feared and revered by local residents. The importance of the bear in Finland is also indicated by the fact that there are more than 200 different names for species of this animal in the Finnish language.
FINLAND
The rooster became the national emblem of France during the French Revolution of the 18th century, when the image of the rooster appeared on the new twenty-franc coin. Since then, the rooster has appeared on stamps, medals, posters and even became the emblem of the French National Olympic Committee.
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The national animal of Gabon is the black panther. This big cat symbolizes the strength and courage of the people of Gabon. The black panther is not a separate species. Instead, these unique animals are leopards with color changes caused by the so-called agouti gene.
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The common pheasant is the national bird of Georgia. The Georgian national dish chakhokhbili was originally made from pieces of fillet of this bird.
The emergence of the dish is due to the ancient Georgian cult of veneration of the pheasant, widespread in Colchis, which personified life and happiness and whose meat gave a person vitality and was capable of endowing him with immortality.
GERMANY
The national animal of Germany is the Golden Eagle. The eagle symbolizes courage, strength and victory. Many prominent people in Germany, including King Charlemagne, used the eagle as their symbol.
GHANA
The tawny eagle is the national animal of Ghana. This bird was chosen as a symbol of protection and strength. Two tawny eagles appear on the country's coat of arms, their gaze as if watching over the well-being of the nation. A large predator somewhat reminiscent of the golden eagle with lighter plumage, this bird can be found throughout West Africa, East and Southern Africa, as well as India.
GREECE
The dolphin is one of the national animals of Greece. It figured prominently in Greek art as early as Minoan times.
The dolphin symbolizes hope, loyalty and help, all qualities and concepts that the Greeks revered, and therefore the dolphin became one of the national animals.
GRENADA
One of the national animal symbols of Grenada is the armadillo, which is depicted on the country's coat of arms.
GUATEMALA
The Quezal is the state symbol of Guatemala and the national symbol of freedom. Even among the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, this bird was sacred - it personified the god of air. Now, these birds are on the verge of extinction and are listed in the International Red Book as an endangered species.
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The national animal of the amazingly unique country of Guinea is the African elephant, specifically the African forest elephant Loxodonta africana. One of the largest and most magnificent mammals, the African elephant is endangered throughout much of its range.
GUINEA-BISSAU
The image of a bull is found everywhere in this country, since the bull is considered a symbol of beauty, strength and courage.
GUYANA
The Hoatzin is the National Bird of Guyana. The South American nation of Guyana has recognized the Hoatzin as its national bird. This bird resembles a colorful tropical chicken that can produce very unpleasant odors to scare off enemies.
hAITI
The Spanish Trogon is endemic to the Dominican Republic and is recognized as the national bird of Haiti. It is known for its vibrant coloration with shades of blue, red, gray, black and a range of other colors. This bird is endangered.
honduras
The Yucatan white-tailed deer is the national animal of Honduras. It is not endangered, but is threatened by habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and urbanization. Honduras is working to ensure the deer survives and thrives.
hungary
One of the symbols of Hungarian mythology is the Turul bird. The origins of this legendary bird go back to prehistoric Hungary. It is a relic of the ancient Hungarian faith, the embodiment of supreme power as well as monarchical sovereignty.
It is also an ancient symbol of national identity and unity. In addition, it symbolizes the Holy Spirit, which protected the Hungarians in ancient times
ICELAND
The gyrfalcon is the national bird of Iceland. This is a majestic bird of prey. The gyrfalcon is considered the world's largest representative of the falcon family with a wingspan of up to 135 cm. With size comes strength, the famous Icelandic falcon has both in equal measure.
INDIA
The tiger was recognized as the national animal of India in 1972 when the Indian Wildlife Council voted to declare the Bengal tiger as the national animal. Tigers are found in several regions of India, from Gujrat to Meghalaya and from Himachal Pradesh to Kerala. Tigers can be found in about 16 states.
INDONESIA
The Komodo dragon is the national animal of Indonesia and the largest lizard in the world. The natives of the islands call it ora or buaya darat ("land crocodile"). Individual representatives of this species can grow more than 4 meters in length and weigh more than 130 kilograms.
Iran
Every year on August 31, animal rights activists in Iran celebrate National Cheetah Day, and Cheetah Conservation Day is celebrated worldwide. The Asiatic cheetah is a subspecies of the wild cat that was once widespread in the Middle East and India, but is now found only in Iran.
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The eagle, as a symbol of Arab nationalism, is used as a distinctive sign in the coats of arms of the Arab states. The image first appears as a bas-relief in the Cairo citadel and is associated with the era of the Egyptian Sultan Saladin, who became a symbol of resistance to the Crusaders in the 12th century.
IReland
The Irish hare is considered unique to the island of Ireland and may be the country's oldest surviving mammal. He lived on the island before the last ice age, which ended about 10,000 years ago. Revered and celebrated in Celtic lore for centuries, the moon hare was said to lay an egg, thereby symbolically ushering in a new cycle of life that began with spring.
Israel
The hoopoe has been chosen as the national bird of Israel. In religious circles in Israel it is noted that what is the reason for such high popularity the bird has become a crest.
According to some Israelis, he reminds the headdress that the hoopoe does not wear taking off, in the same way the believing Jews always wear kippahs.
Italy
In Italy, most people consider the wolf to be the unofficial symbol of the country. The gray wolf, also known as the Apennine wolf, lives in the Italian Apennine Mountains. In Italy it is the only large predator. Legend has it that the twin brothers who founded the city of Rome, Romulus and Remus, were raised by a she-wolf who cared for them and protected them from wild animals as she raised them as her own children.
IVORY COast
The national animal of Ivory Coast is the elephant. The country's coat of arms features the head of an elephant, and the country itself is named after the ivory that was and is still mined from the elephant. Because of this, ironically, the elephant is endangered in many of its traditional habitats on the African continent.
jamaica
In 1962, Jamaica declared independence and a hummingbird was chosen as the country's national symbol. This bird began to symbolize the beauty and richness of the island’s nature.
The Japanese crane is a sacred bird in Japan. The Japanese call cranes "people in feathers" and call the bird "the honorable Mr. Crane." The tantōzuru crane is one of the important symbols in Japanese culture. Figures of the dancing long-necked bird decorate interiors and household items. Images of cranes are often used in commemorative signs and emblems. On postage stamps issued for special events, one of the elements of the compositions is often a crane.
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jordan
The national bird of Jordan is the Sinai lentil. Sinai or pale lentils - Carpodacus synoicus (Arabic: الطائر الوردي). It was chosen as the country's national bird because of its pink color, which is similar to that of Petra, the "City of Red Roses", and because it is widely found in the Jordan Desert.
kAZAKHSTAN
The national bird of Kazakhstan is the golden eagle, which is one of the largest birds of prey in the world. For Kazakhs, the golden eagle is a noble and sacred bird, a symbol of courage and bravery.
KENYA
As an emblem of national revival, the rooster is placed on the modern coat of arms of Kenya. A silver rooster with an ax represents readiness for battle, vigilance, dawn and awakening.
KIRIBATI
The flag of Kiribati depicts a flying golden bird - the Great Frigate, which is a symbol of freedom, power and balance. It personifies devotion to the homeland, since a distinctive feature of frigates is their attachment to their habitat. These birds do not fly far from the islands where they were born.
kuwait
The official national animal of Kuwait is the Arabian camel, or dromedary as it is sometimes called. Unlike the Bactrian camel, there are no wild populations of it left today. The dromedary can go for several weeks without food or water, and can travel long distances without significant loss of performance. It is a valuable source of wool, skins, meat and milk in regions with arid climates.
