Animal Meanings

Alligator ... Aggression, survival, adaptability
Ant ... Team player, worker
Armadillo ... Active, nocturnal, protection

Bat ... Guardian of the night, cleaner
Bear ... Power, adaptability
Bear Paw ... Strength, mobility
Beaver ... Builder, gatherer
Bobcat ... Fierce, loner intensity
Buffalo ... Sacredness, life builder
Buffalo Skull ... Sacredness, reverence for life
Bull ... Stength, warning
Butterfly ... Metamorphosis, 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 for man to ocean
Dove ... Love, peace, gentleness
Dragon ... Wisdom, nobility
Dragonfly ... Flighty, carefree

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, traveller
Gorilla ... Brute strength, adaptability
Grizzly Bear ... Hunter, nature's pharmacist

Hawk ... Messenger, stopper of time
Hippopotamus ... Linking water and earth, survival
Horse ... Stamina, mobility, strength

Lion ... Power, strength, respect
Lizard ... Conservation, agility

Manatee ... Peaceable, unassuming
Monkey .... Playfulness, agility
Moose ... Headstrong, unstoppable, longevity
Mouse ... Timid, secretive, sneaky

Orca Whale ... Focus, power
Ostrich ... Fickle, fast moving
Otter ... Laughter, curiosity, truth, patience
Owl ... Wisdom, perseverance

Panda ... Playful, kindness
Pelican ... Ever watchful, grace
Penguin ... Playful, loving
Pheasant ... Confidence, attraction, perseverance
Pig ... Intelligence, hunger
Polar Bear ... Fearless, power

Quail ... Sacred spiral, ceremonial, Holy

Rabbit ... Alertness, resourceful
Raccoon ... Bandit, shy, determination
Ram ... New beginning, teacher, hoarder
Raven ... Trickster, mischievous
Rhinoceros ... Durability, strength
Road Runner ... Speed, agility, cleverness

Salmon ... Instinct, persistence, determination
Scorpion ... Defence, self-protection
Seahorse ... Confidence, grace
Shark ... Hunter, survival
Skunk ... Wary conspicious and intense
Snake ... Shrewdness, transformation
Spider ... Creative, pattern of life
Squirrel ... Trusting, innocence
Steer Skull ... Silent testimony
Swan ... Grace, balance, festive

Turkey ... Smart, elusive
Turtle ... Self-contained, creative source

Water Buffalo ... Great strength, hard working
Whale ... Wisdom, power, cleanser
Wolf ... Loyalty, success, perseverance
Wolf Paw ... Freedom, success, guidance

Zebra ... Family-oriented, alert
Zuni Bear ... Good health