Countries around the world are associated with all sorts of things, from culinary specialties to flowers that can't be found anywhere else. Whether it is the deliberate work of the country or the collective effort of the rest of the world, certain objects of beauty and admiration easily become representative of the wonderful places they come from. Most countries have also assigned to themselves an official national animal, usually a creature that they believe represents them best. Some of the choices seem obvious, but others might surprise you!
Read on to learn about the national animals from around the world.