Animal Symbolism

noun a large, long-necked ungulate mammal of arid country, with long slender legs, broad cushioned feet, and either one or two humps on the back

• The camel is known for its ability to survive in harsh desert environments.
• I rode a camel when I visited the desert last summer.
• Let's go for a camel ride this weekend!
• His workload is like a camel's burden, carrying the weight of the project on his shoulders.

noun a type of bird known for its black and white plumage and its habit of collecting shiny objects

• The magpie is known for its striking black and white plumage.
• I saw a magpie swooping down to grab some food in the park.
• That magpie is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• She has a magpie-like tendency to collect shiny objects and hoard them in her room.

noun a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, with a long body, a pointed face, and dark fur with a white band across the forehead

• The polecat is a small mammal that belongs to the weasel family.
• I saw a polecat running across the road last night.
• Watch out for that polecat, it's known for its strong odor!
• The politician was described as a polecat by his opponents.

noun a large waterbird with a long neck, typically all white in color

• The elegant swan gracefully glided across the tranquil lake.
• I saw a beautiful swan swimming in the pond earlier.
• Check out that swan chilling by the water, so cool!
• She moved through the crowd like a swan, calm and graceful amidst chaos.

noun In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse that is usually depicted as white and symbolizes wisdom and poetry.

• In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse that was born from the blood of Medusa.
• I wish I had a Pegasus so I could fly wherever I wanted.
• That car is so fast, it's like riding a Pegasus!
• Her creativity soared like Pegasus, taking her art to new heights.