National animal

Kannex

Kannex

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The cartoons one sees in historical magazines like Punch, like this or this, are really something. In many of them, nations are personified using the animal or animals most associated with them. Russia, obviously, is a bear -- you'll see many cartoons where a AK-47-toting bear with an ushanka threatens from the East, or the majestic bald eagle of the U.S. flying in to kick ass and distribute freedom.

Especially in the context of recent intergovernmental squabbles like the Cold War (Nebulan dragon versus Syrixian tiger?) or the McMasterdonian crisis, it would be really cool if we took a moment to decide and explain our national animals. It would make for some awesome political cartoons.

Kannex has two, the white eagle and the lion. I don't really have much of a backstory behind them, but let's say the white eagle represents the Kannexan Reich as a polity and the lion represents the Imperial House of Niemza.
 
Hmmm. For a while I've said my national animal is the Tarsier. But that is a tropical animal only found IRL in the Philippines. So I'd say it'd be a good idea to change it. There is an eagle on the flag/arms, but that doesn't represent the nation, but rather the personal arms of one of the nation's founders.

I'd be open to suggestions regarding national animal.
 
The Empire's primary symbol is its national animal, the Rajpur Lion, native to the area around the city of Rajpur. (hence the name) However, it has, in recent centuries, spread throughout the nation and today lions are a sacred animal, and are worshipped in Rakanism. Domesticated lion cubs are often pets, and lions are allowed to roam Syrixia's towns and cities free- as the Rajpur Lion is not aggressive to humans. This last fact is backed up by the fact that in all of Syrixian history, only 1 Rajpur Lion ever attacked a human, and this was during the War of the Three Kingdoms between Rajpur, Jamadarh, and Sailendra; when lions were used as, like, giant attack dogs.
 
plembobria:
Hmmm. For a while I've said my national animal is the Tarsier. But that is a tropical animal only found IRL in the Philippines. So I'd say it'd be a good idea to change it. There is an eagle on the flag/arms, but that doesn't represent the nation, but rather the personal arms of one of the nation's founders.

I'd be open to suggestions regarding national animal.
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I'm pretty sure the lion isn't found naturally in the British Isles, but the Brits use it anyway.

Perhaps something fierce?
 
The Lancerian Empire's National Animal is the Percheron Horse, one of the largest horse breeds.

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The Percheron is a powerful horse that comes from La Perche in northern France. They have strong ancestors, used in medieval times to carry knights and heavy armour. In the 18th century, they were crossed with Arabs, resulting in greater quality and better action. One of the tallest horses that ever lived was a Percheron, standing at 21hh. The breed has a more elegant appearance, low action and a finer head than most heavy breeds due to its Arabian blood.
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Yrkidding:
The Lancerian Empire's National Animal is the Percheron Horse, one of the largest horse breeds.

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The Percheron is a powerful horse that comes from La Perche in northern France. They have strong ancestors, used in medieval times to carry knights and heavy armour. In the 18th century, they were crossed with Arabs, resulting in greater quality and better action. One of the tallest horses that ever lived was a Percheron, standing at 21hh. The breed has a more elegant appearance, low action and a finer head than most heavy breeds due to its Arabian blood.
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Do you have a stronger ally (like the U.S. to U.K.) that is sometimes seen to have undue influence or power over you? I can totally see the mighty Lancerian Horse being ridden into battle.

Hmm, if Syrixia is a lion, then I might have to change Kannex's lion to something else.
 
Kannex:
Yrkidding:
The Lancerian Empire's National Animal is the Percheron Horse, one of the largest horse breeds.

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The Percheron is a powerful horse that comes from La Perche in northern France. They have strong ancestors, used in medieval times to carry knights and heavy armour. In the 18th century, they were crossed with Arabs, resulting in greater quality and better action. One of the tallest horses that ever lived was a Percheron, standing at 21hh. The breed has a more elegant appearance, low action and a finer head than most heavy breeds due to its Arabian blood.
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Do you have a stronger ally (like the U.S. to U.K.) that is sometimes seen to have undue influence or power over you? I can totally see the mighty Lancerian Horse being ridden into battle.

Hmm, if Syrixia is a lion, then I might have to change Kannex's lion to something else.
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How come? European-style lions and Indian-style lions, culturally, are two very different things.
 
Vazos doesn't really have a legally designated national animal as they aren't generally used in the Vazosi heraldic tradition. Quraf similarly has no such animal. I can think of one if it becomes really important later on, but as of right now I see no reason where it would become a matter of vital importance.
 
Yeraennus is generally represented by a Dire Wolf (I'm ignoring the fact that they died out IRL a while ago) or sometimes a hawk. Proud and Noble coupled with fierce and ancient wilderness, if I wax poetic about it.
 
The McMasterdonian national animal is the McMasterdonian Lion. Admittedly, I think I only adopted that because the lion was really associated with me because of all my lion themed avatars over the years.
 
Our national animal is a small, weird creature that looks like an spider/crab/octopus. The animal that would represent us best is a Kraken; lurking below the surface, tentacles everywhere.
 
The wolf is practically a cornerstone of Wolvesh identity, in the nations history the survivors of the Etrebean plague pretty much relearned how to survive from watching the wolves and working with them (basically going back to the origins of the domestic dog minus the selective breeding) so its pretty much down to the survival and cooperative abilities of the Wolf.

In real life I just love Wolves, It's been a lifelong affinity.
 
Floresque's national animal is the peregrine falcon, a bird-eating hawk renowned for its speed and characteristic dive. Today, few survive in the city-state outside zoos and a breeding pair in Giulia d'Avelocci Park, the largest in the country.

Myroria's national animal is the greater capercaillie, the largest grouse in the world. Once prevalent in Myroria's forests, hunting and deforestation in the industrial era depleted its population to the point that it is unclear if any remain. Its characteristic mating call is sometimes reported by people living in the deep woods, but no hard evidence of its continued existence has yet been found.
 
Imperium has two national animals, both being birds.

The first is the Albanese Condor, considered the royal bird and the symbol of Imperium at war. It is heralded as the largest scavenging bird of prey in the world, and is commonly seen in depictions of Latin battlefields throughout history, attracted to the blood and carnage of death.

The second is the Paxan Albatross, which flourishes in the rich seas of inland Imperium, a symbol of Imperium at peace and the sacred animal of Pax.
 
The national animal of Kialga-Lourti is the Goliath Birdeating Tarantula. The large tarantula is native to the Capricornian Isles, the former home of the Capricorn Kingdom. When the Kingdom merged with the Valentun Empire, the Eastern Tribes, and the Taurus Empire to form Kialga-Lourti originally, the tarantula plagued the meeting in Capricorn. It was thus adopted as the national animal once Kialga-Lourti formed. It maintained status as the national animal of Kialga when Lourti split from Kialga-Lourti. It returned to be the national animal when the two nations reformed to one.
 
While our national animals are the Celetepow, a made up creature resembling the elephant (except adapted to cooler conditions) and the koala (again, adapted to cooler conditions), on our coat of arms we'd have snakes, deer, and other animals representing intelligence. Snakes would also be fitting at our aptitude for lying and silver-tongued trickery.

However, what I do want to incorporate is the kangaroo (and maybe emus), which would be the national animal of our Silvia Peninsula colony. Andromezadite wouldn't have a national animal, or it would have Nebula's.
 
Xen, do you mean something like a Mammoth or Wooly Mammoth or a Mastadon?

My national animals are:
The Golden Eagle, in particular the Albino Golden Eagle.
The back story for this bird is that there was once a nobleman falconer who sought to possess a golden eagle for hunting. One day while out in the wild he came across a large beautiful white eagle, strong and majestic. When he approached its location he saw that it was protecting its young. Reaching out to take one of the young the eagle nipped him as a warning. He pulled out his knife and held it in a manner that if the bird were to attack him again it would be injured. Again he reached for one of the young. The eagle attacked, and though injured, it injured him as well. Several times he tried, and several times he failed. The eagle's white feathers now stained with blood still stood guard. He was so amazed by this creature's willingness to defend it's freedom and young. This would make a fine symbol for the people of the land, that no matter the attack, they would, as the eagle did, stand strong and not allow others to steal or harm what is precious, and would stand resolute.

The Glaucus, in particular the Glaucus Atlanticus
Great beauty may be difficult to find just as the Glaucus is beautiful and well camouflauged. No matter where the world carries you, know that great dangers will cause you no harm, but remember to learn from these dangers and use this experience / knowledge / resource to defend yourself. Just as the Glaucus eats some of the most dangerous creatures, it takes their defenses and uses them for its own.
 
Ceretis:
Xen, do you mean something like a Mammoth or Wooly Mammoth or a Mastadon?
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No; it is pretty much an exceptionally hideous elephant, but with shorter, straighter tusks (which have a tetrodoxin). However, they are more psychologically like wolves, or sheep; staying in large herds, eating together with lookouts. The leader of the herd can be challenged in combat; the winner is regarded as the first to draw blood. They are immune to the tetrodoxin, so they are unharmed by the poison from the tusks. They also eat differently; they consume mainly Acacia leaves and buffalo grass. They are strict herbivores, and have a digestion similar to a cow. They can also run very fast for surprisingly long periods of time.

Here is my factbook entry for their information. As it was originally a homework, I still have some adaptations to make to it, namely in the threats section.
 
Arux:
My National Animal is the Communist an Eagle. Everyone knows bald eagles are pro. 'merica
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Luckily I ninja'd you before you fixed the underline with a strikethrough. Thus, I read it as "The Communist, an eagle." :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
Mingchuria's national Animal is the Sabretooth Leopard, which is also the nation's resident apex predator. It is not advised for people to go near it, however.
 
Our national animal is the Uro, a big wild aurochs, the Bos primigenius. As boss primigenius but in a diferent way.

A portrait. The big one is our lovely friend :D

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Owls FTW. Hiskjriaana's National Animal is the Spotted Owl (ignore its IRL range for now), because it symbolises things like knowledge, cunning, non-interventionism, and obviously flight :).
 
Hiskjriaana:
Owls FTW. Hiskjriaana's National Animal is the Spotted Owl (ignore its IRL range for now), because it symbolises things like knowledge, cunning, non-interventionism, and obviously flight :).
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Hrisk, Owls have no concept of Intervention, how in the name of Ken Barlow's lucky library card can an Owl be non-interventionist?
 
Wolfsea:
Hiskjriaana:
Owls FTW. Hiskjriaana's National Animal is the Spotted Owl (ignore its IRL range for now), because it symbolises things like knowledge, cunning, non-interventionism, and obviously flight :).
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Hrisk, Owls have no concept of Intervention, how in the name of Ken Barlow's lucky library card can an Owl be non-interventionist?
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I know it's kind of a stretch, but owls don't really give a hoot (pun completely intended) about the ongoings of other animals, and their three main activities are hunting, sleeping, and watching the forest while presumably laughing in their heads :)
 
Hiskjriaana:
Wolfsea:
Hiskjriaana:
Owls FTW. Hiskjriaana's National Animal is the Spotted Owl (ignore its IRL range for now), because it symbolises things like knowledge, cunning, non-interventionism, and obviously flight :).
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Hrisk, Owls have no concept of Intervention, how in the name of Ken Barlow's lucky library card can an Owl be non-interventionist?
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I know it's kind of a stretch, but owls don't really give a hoot (pun completely intended) about the ongoings of other animals, and their three main activities are hunting, sleeping, and watching the forest while presumably laughing in their heads :)
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The city pigeon would also make a good candidate, then.
 
The raven is arguably the smartest bird, and generally won't pick fights unless you mess with it. Why not the raven?
 
Kannex:
Hiskjriaana:
Wolfsea:
Hiskjriaana:
Owls FTW. Hiskjriaana's National Animal is the Spotted Owl (ignore its IRL range for now), because it symbolises things like knowledge, cunning, non-interventionism, and obviously flight :).
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Hrisk, Owls have no concept of Intervention, how in the name of Ken Barlow's lucky library card can an Owl be non-interventionist?
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I know it's kind of a stretch, but owls don't really give a hoot (pun completely intended) about the ongoings of other animals, and their three main activities are hunting, sleeping, and watching the forest while presumably laughing in their heads :)
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The city pigeon would also make a good candidate, then.
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http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Webcomic/CityFace
 
Piscivore:
Kannex:
Hiskjriaana:
Wolfsea:
Hiskjriaana:
Owls FTW. Hiskjriaana's National Animal is the Spotted Owl (ignore its IRL range for now), because it symbolises things like knowledge, cunning, non-interventionism, and obviously flight :).
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Hrisk, Owls have no concept of Intervention, how in the name of Ken Barlow's lucky library card can an Owl be non-interventionist?
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I know it's kind of a stretch, but owls don't really give a hoot (pun completely intended) about the ongoings of other animals, and their three main activities are hunting, sleeping, and watching the forest while presumably laughing in their heads :)
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The city pigeon would also make a good candidate, then.
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http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Webcomic/CityFace
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I like

also this
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Hm...the old Nebulan animal is a dragon, but there's a referendum taking place on whether or not it should be replaced with tardigrades. The upside is that tardigrades are actually real. The downside is that not enough people actually know what they are.
 
Nebula:
Hm...the old Nebulan animal is a dragon, but there's a referendum taking place on whether or not it should be replaced with tardigrades. The upside is that tardigrades are actually real. The downside is that not enough people actually know what they are.
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Those things are cute, amazing, and terrifying all at the same time.
 
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