Images of animal symbols and flags

The Bare-throated Bellbird is the national bird of Paraguay. It is one of the loudest birds. And if we take the volume of sound in relation to the size of the body, then perhaps the loudest. Because the cry that this creature emits reaches 110 decibels and can be heard a kilometer away, and the screamer itself is only about 10 inches long.

The Philippine eagle, formerly commonly known as the monkey-eating eagle, is one of the rarest birds in the world. It lives only in the tropical forests of the Philippines and is the national symbol of the country.

The bison is considered one of the national animals of Poland. It is in Poland that the largest number of bison in the world is found. Drinks are named after bison, stamps and banknotes are issued.

The brown bear has long been considered the national animal of Russia. This speaks of a symbolic, personification of the character of Russia, its history, nature and a kind of “calling card of the country.” The bear is a unique embodiment of the Russian character and one of the most recognizable symbols of Russia.

The Crowned Crane is considered a symbol of wealth and longevity in Rwanda. These beautiful birds perform majestic ritual mating dances and often mate for life.

The national symbol of Saint Lucia has been the Blue-faced Amazon parrot since 1980 and has been added to many of the country's national regalia, including the coat of arms, as well as to the passports of the island's citizens. This bird is now on the verge of extinction and is under state protection.

The national bird of El Salvador is the torogos (Eumomota superciliosa), a member of the family Motmotidae. The torogos was approved as the national symbol by the Legislative Assembly on October 21, 1999. It symbolizes freedom and the beauty of nature.

Samoan flying fox. Many local stories, myths, proverbs and legends are associated with this winged creature. One legend tells of Nafanua, the goddess of war; she was rescued by flying foxes when she found herself stranded on an inhospitable island.

The peregrine falcon is a bird of prey from the falcon family. It nests on cliffs. In 2024, San Marino issued commemorative coins depicting a peregrine falcon soaring in the sky.

One of the national animals of Sao Tome and Principe is the Gray Parrot, depicted on the coat of arms on the right side of the African shield.

Camels have long occupied a central place in the lives of the region's nomadic tribes, as the animal is ideally suited to survive in the harsh desert climate. It is therefore not surprising that it has been chosen as the national animal of Saudi Arabia and is highly prized.

The national animal of Serbia is the gray wolf. The wolf is an iconic symbol of bravery, making it an important part of Serbian mythology

The Seychelles giant tortoise, or giant tortoise, is endemic to Aldabra Island and can rightfully be considered the national symbol of the Seychelles.

Sierra Leone has chosen the endangered chimpanzee as its national symbol. The decision was made to implement plans to protect the endangered chimpanzee and to attract tourists to the country. The western chimpanzee is the only endangered chimpanzee species. They have already been exterminated in Burkina Faso, Benin and Gambia.

In 1986, the lion's head was proposed as the symbol of Singapore as an alternative to the official state symbols. It was chosen as the most representative of Singapore's reputation as the "Lion City". The Malay chronicle "Serjara Melayu" tells of the King of Malaysia, Sang Nila Utama, who, while sailing, landed on the shores of Tumasek Island (the Javanese name for Singapore Island) and, upon disembarking, was suddenly confronted by a giant lion. However, the fight did not take place and the king decided to settle on the island where such powerful animals lived, and named it Singapore, the "Lion City".

One of the most revered animals in Slovakia is the wolf, which is a symbol of reliability, fearlessness, freedom and overcoming difficulties.

The symbol of Slovenia is the roe deer. A symbol of natural harmony and nobility, grace and dynamism. The roe deer's eyes have a rather unusual shape - the pupils are slanted, and the iris is always brown. There are legends that it is due to the shape of the eyes that this mammal received the name "roe deer"

The official national animal of the Solomon Islands is the hawksbill turtle. This sea turtle spends its life in deep oceans, shallow tidal pools, and coral reefs. The hawksbill turtle can grow up to 3 feet long and weigh up to 180 pounds.

The official national animal of Somalia is the leopard, a large cat with a distinctive spotted coat. Somali leopards are noticeably smaller than leopards found elsewhere. It is unknown how many leopards remain in Somalia; they are hunted for their radial bones and internal organs, as well as for their beautiful fur.

The Springbok (jumping antelope) is the national emblem of the Republic of South Africa. These animals are characterized by the so-called “pronk” (high and long jumps), for which they are nicknamed “jumper”.

The tiger is the “national” animal of the Koreans. He is the hero of proverbs and fairy tales, sayings and legends. This is a terrible werewolf, which only a brave dwarf could defeat, and a kind beast, who brought a beautiful bride to a virtuous young man on his back.

The African fish eagle is featured on the national emblem of South Sudan. It symbolizes strength and vigilance.

The famous black fighting bull, an unspoken symbol of Spain, found along the main highways of the country, was once invented to advertise the Osborne Trading House, or more precisely, the Veterano sherry brandy they produced. In 1994, due to the introduction of the General Road Regulations, a large-scale war with the bulls began. But under pressure from a massive social movement in their defense, in 1998 the Spanish Supreme Court recognized the bull advertising structure as part of the country's cultural heritage.

The Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) is the official national bird of Sri Lanka. This colorful bird is endemic to Sri Lanka and is commonly found in national parks, jungles and dense bush.

The secretary bird is one of the official symbols of Sudan. It is depicted on the country's coat of arms, adopted in 1969. The secretary bird is a common bird of prey, endemic to African savannas and grasslands. It is famous for its vitality and endurance. The locals are very grateful and honor this bird, because it kills a large number of poisonous snakes and dangerous rodents.

The official national animal of Suriname is a bird species called the Lesser Kiskadee. This bird is easily distinguished by its black and white striped head and bright yellow underbelly.

The moose is an unofficial symbol of Sweden. The country has the highest concentration of these animals in the world. In the summer, their number is about half a million individuals, and every year, despite hunting, it grows. In any souvenir shop in this country you will find a large number of souvenirs with the image of a moose.

The cow is considered a national treasure of Switzerland, like cheese and chocolate. The Swiss revere the horned creature no less than the inhabitants of India. Cows graze on their own in the Alpine meadows, no one guards them.

The national emblem of Syria features a hawk. Birds of prey have traditionally been a symbol of power and a source of entertainment and sport in the region.

Argali (mountain sheep) is a resident of the mountain steppes of Tajikistan with stunning horns. It is a symbol of wealth, luck and prosperity.

The giraffe has been chosen as one of the national symbols of Tanzania. For this reason, it is one of the few animals that are completely prohibited from being hunted.

The elephant in Thailand is considered a sacred creature and is associated with the three key institutions of the country - the nation, religion and the king - so the elephant is the national symbol of the country. The elephant is also a symbol of prosperity, power and well-being.

Blue marlin, also known as makaira, is the national fish of the Bahamas. It is a large fish with a sword-like beak. That is why its species is called swordfish. The blue marlin is featured on the official coat of arms of the Bahamas.

The coat of arms of Gambia depicts lions, which can rightfully be considered one of the national animals of this country.

The image of the African lion is used on the coat of arms of the state of Togo. It symbolizes strength, courage, wisdom, justice, patronage and protection.

The dove with an olive branch on the coat of arms of Tongo symbolizes the desire of the people that there will always be peace in the Kingdom.