Animal Meanings

Animal	Traits/Meanings	Specific Part/Emphasis	Meaning
Alligator	aggression, survival, adaptability
Ant	team player, worker
Armadillo	active, nocturnal, protection
Bat	guardian of the night, cleaner
Bear	power, adaptability	Paw	strength, mobility
Beaver	builder, gather
Bobcat	fierce, loner intensity
Buffalo	sacredness, life builder	Skull	sacredness, reverence for life
Bull	strength, warning
Butterfly	metamorphisis, carefree, transformer
Camel	weary, enduring
Cat	independence, grace, healing
Cougar	leadership, courage
Cow	patience, stoicism
Coyote	prankster, insight, playful
Crane	solitude, independence
Deer	love, gentleness, kindness
Dog	loyalty, protection
Dolphin	kindness, play, bridge man to ocean
Dove	love, peace, gentleness
Dragon	wisdom, nobility
Dragonfly	flighty, carefree, illusion, dream
Eagle	divine spirit, connection to creator
Elephant	long life, self-preservation
Elk	strength, agility, freedom
Fox	cunning, provider, intelligence
Frog	connection with water element
Giraffe	watchfulness, mobility
Goat	stubborn, omnivorous
Goose	faithful, communicative, traveler
Gorilla	brute strength, adaptibility
Grizzly Bear	hunter, nature's pharmacist
Hawk	messenger, stopper of time
Hippo	linking water and earth, survival
Horse	stamina, mobility, strength
Hummingbird	messenger, stopper of time
Kangaroo	feisty, funloving
Lion	power, strength, respect
Lizard	conservation, agility
Loon	solitude, song, romance
Manatee	peaceable, unassuming
Monkey	playfulness, agility
Moose	headstrong, unstoppable, longevity
Mouse	timid, secretive, sneaky
Orca	focus, power
Ostrich	fickle, fast moving
Otter	laughter, curiosity, truth, patience
Owl	wisdom, perseverance
Panda	playful, kindness
Pegasus	carrier of lightning
Pelican	ever watchful, grace
Penguin	playful, loving
Pheasant	confidence, attrsction, perseverance
Pig	intelligence, hunger
Polar Bear	fearlessness, power
Quail	sacred spiral, ceremonial, Holy
Rabbit	alertness, resourceful
Raccoon	bandit, shy, determination
Ram	new beginning, teacher, hoarder
Raptor	speedy thief
Raven	trickster, mischievous
Rhino	durability, strength
Road Runner	speed, agility, cleverness
Salmon	instinct, persistence, determination
Scorpion	defense, self-protection
Seahorse	confidence, grace
Shark	hunter, survival
Skunk	wary, conspicious, intense
Snake	shrewdness, transformation
Spider	creative, pattern of life
Squirrel	trusting, innocence
Steer		Skull	silent testimony
Swan	grace, balance, festive
Thunderbird	caller of rain
Turkey	smart, elusive
Turtle	self-contained creative source
Unicorn	redemption, salvation, spirit, youth
Water Buffalo	enormus strength, hard working
Whale	wisdom, power, cleanser
Wolf	loyalty, success, perseverance	Paw	freedom, success, guidance
Zebra	family-oriented, alert
Zuni Bear	good health