Native American Animal Symbolism
The following animal symbols come from a variety of tribal nations and may be different from nation to nation.
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Alligator - Stealth, aggression, survival, adaptability.
Ant - Self-discipline, group minded, patience, diligence and hard work
Antelope - Taking Action
Armadillo - Boundaries, self protection
Badger - Aggressiveness, passion and drive
Bat - The  guardian of the night, cleaner
Bear - Power, mother cunning, healer, gentle strength, dreaming, introspection and dreaming
Bear Paw - Power, direction, connection to creator.
Beaver - Builder and gatherer
Buffalo - Abundance, sacredness, life builder. The buffalo provides all good things for living, and bestows great curing powers.
Bumblebee - Honesty, pure thinking, willingness and drive
Butterfly - Self transformation, grace, and carefree
Caribou -Travel and Mobility
Cougar - Leadership, courage, power, swiftness and balance.
Coyote - Trickster / prankster, humour, charm, insight, playful. The coyote symbolises the ability to present both sides of an issue. 
Crane - Water, end of Summer, migration, solitude, and independence.
Cricket - Singing, spring, fertility
Crow - Sacred law,  illusion
Deer - Love, gentleness, kindness, gracefulness and sensitivity. Deer carries the message of purity of purpose, and of walking in the light.
Dog - Protection, loyalty, companionship
Dolphin - Joy, harmony, play, intelligence.  Dolphin brings us teachings from the water. Breath control and the
awareness of tone is also Dolphin power.
Dove - Love, gentleness and kindness
Dragonfly - Dreamtime, illusion, Spring, ater, flighty and carefree. Dragonflies symbolise whirlwind, swiftness and
activity. 
Eagle - Divine spirit, courage, chief of all the creatures in the air, the primary servant of the sun. Powerful in battle, the eagle protects the people from evil. 
Elk - Strength, agility, freedom, power and nobility, pride, power and majesty.
Feather - Spirit
Firefly - Communication, illumination
Fish - Water, Current, Flow of Life From the Earth
Fox - Camouflage, adaptability and integration, cunning, provider, intelligence, cleverness, subtlety and discretion
Frog - Fluidity, water and rain, cleansing, tears, peace, emotional healing, 
Goat - Tenacity and diligence
Goose - Safe return, love of home
Grizzly Bear - Mother, nature's pharmacist.
Hawk - Awareness, truth, foresight, messenger of the sky and observer.
Hedgehog - Self-preservation
Heron - Patience and grace
Horse - Carrier of burdens, stamina, mobility, strength and power, love and devotion, loyalty and freedom.
Hummingbird - Pure love and joy, celebration of life, beauty, wonder, agility, messenger,  optimism and sweetness. 
Kokepeli - Joy and fertility
Ladybug - Delight and trust
Lion - Pride, nobility, cunning and courage
Lizard - Dreaming, foresight, illusiveness, conservation, agility. 
Lynx - Keeper of mystical secrets
Moose - Self-esteem, assertiveness, unpredictability, spontaneity, headstrong, unstoppable longevity and integrity.
Mouse - Scrutiny, attention to detail, illusion and charm
Opossum - Strategy and diversion
Otter - Joy, lightness, laughter, curiosity, mischievous, grace and empathy.
Owl - Wisdom, vision, insight, truth, patience, magic. 
Parrot Feather - Bringer of essential rain and seed
Peacock - Pride, recognition and self-assurance
Pelican - Abundance and plenty
Pheasant - Warning and concealment
Porcupine - Innocence, humility and trust
Quail - Protectiveness and group harmony
Rabbit - Conquering fear, safety, alertness and nurturing.
Raccoon - Curiosity and inquisitiveness
Ram - Strength and determination
Raven - Trickster, teacher and hoarder, Mystery, 
Roadrunner - Speed and agility
Salmon - Instinct, determination, persistence, dependability and renewal
Sandpiper - Quickness, foraging and scavenging
Scorpion - Defence, self-protection, biting truth
Seagull - Carefree attitude, Versatility, Freedom
Seahorse - Confidence, grace, nourishing
Seal - Contentment, inquisitiveness and organisation
Shark - Hunter, survival, adaptability.
Skunk - Perseverance, determination, reputation, respect and caution
Snail - Perseverance and determination
Snake - Power, life force, shrewdness, transformation and fertility. 
Spider - The web of life, industry, creativity, weaving. 
Squirrel - Gathering, preparation, trust and thrift
Swan - Elegance, nurturing, grace, balance and innocence.
Tadpole - Fertility and renewal, transformation
Turkey - Sacrifice of self and of others.
Turtle - Love and protection, healing, knowledge, self contained, planning and adaptability. 
Weasel - Stealth and information gathering
Whale - Historical Record Keeper, traveler, guardian, creativity and intuition
Wolf - Teacher, loyalty, interdependence, pathfinder, success, perseverance, stability and thought. Wolves are also
​regarded as pathfinders and teachers. 
Woodpecker - Change and persistence
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