Take a look at history and you’ll find that countries, kingdoms and empires have adopted symbols for a variety of reasons. There are many ways countries try to show what they stand for; and that is why they have a national flag, a national anthem, national animal, bird – each representing the country as its symbol. As humans have existed alongside animals for all of history, it should come as no surprise that animals have often been touted as symbolic figures in countless cultures. The national animals symbolize a characteristic that the country believes itself to possess. National animals are important in showing what a country values, whether it is strength, intelligence or joy.
The red kangaroo of Australia symbolizes always moving forward. The carabao, or water buffalo, of the Philippines, symbolizes helpfulness. The black eagle of Germany symbolizes being regal, strength and the bull of Spain symbolizes power, aggression, resilience, strength and intelligence. One of the most famous national animals is the bald eagle of the United States – depicting its long life, great strength and majestic looks.
In this world animal quiz, we've travelled deep into the wilds of the animal world and come back with an interesting quiz of some of the most notable facts that the animal kingdom has to offer. Can you match them to the countries that name them as national symbols? Let's jump into this travel quiz and find out!
India's national animal is a large endangered feline that goes by what name?
Which mammal is the national animal of Russia?
Which country’s national animal is the majestic lion?
The beloved animal panda is the national animal of which nation?
India’s neighbouring country Pakistan has chosen which animal to be their national symbol?
What is the name of the hardy wild cat that serves as Romania's national animal?
The island nation of Mauritius has which extinct flightless bird as its national animal?
Which giant mammal serves as the national animal of Thailand?
Apart from England, the lion is also a national symbol of this country?
Jaguar is the national animal of which of these country?
Scotland uses this horned mythological animal as one of its most prominent national symbols. Can you guess the name?
New Zealanders are fondly called by this name – based on their national animal/bird.
This domestic animal is the national symbol of Nepal?
Tanzania has selected the tallest land animal as their national symbol. Can you guess from the below?
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