Symbolism

Whenever we see a rat on TV, or in a comic book or movie, they are generally portrayed as ugly, dirty, invasive animals responsible for death and disease. Rats have been used by Nazi regimes

How on earth did these tiny, fluffy balls of greasy-looking brown feathers, with long, ant-eater like beaks and beady eyes, become the national animal of New Zealand? How did they come to

The grouse has different meanings, and it symbolizes many things, from music to strength, active parenting, and even romance. If you have ever heard of the bird, the grouse may

With red eyes and sharp bill, the devil bird’s slithers from the river bed, raises its head above the water serpent-like, as a snake would when hunting its prey. Was it for this strange, otherworldly

Since the dawn of human history, eagles have been revered, worshipped, featured in origin stories, myths and folklore, hunted, prized, raised as hunters, and had their feathers worn as status symbols by community leaders

Grebes are small, aquatic birds found in many parts of the world. Though they are not commonly known, grebes have a rich and varied symbolism worth exploring. Their symbolic meanings

Have you ever heard a catbird’s call? If you have but didn’t see where it came from, you might have thought you heard a cat in the backyard bush. These

Kestrels are birds of prey that can be found in both urban and rural areas all over the world. While in some parts of the world, like the United Kingdom,

Falcons are birds of prey that are best known for their lightning speed and impressive hunting skills. What many of you may not know about falcons is how important these

If you are a big fan of Egyptian mythology like I am, you are probably familiar with the special attention some animals enjoyed by the ancient Egyptians. These animals represented