Symbolism

When it comes to insects, most people feel squeamish, and their first urge is to kill the bug or run away. However, one insect has a special status, and instead

Blackbirds are common birds in many parts of the world, so it is not uncommon to encounter them in the wild. But did you know that the common blackbird carries

Many people keep canaries as pets as they are cheerful companions with melodious songs. But did you know that canaries have many symbolic meanings? They feature in the mythology of

Have you ever been walking by the beach, happily eating your ice cream or sandwich, when suddenly, a bird steals it right out of your hands? If the answer is

Hornbills are a very peculiar-looking family of birds (Bucerotidae), belonging to the sub-tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Melanesia. They are immediately recognisable for their down-curving bill (which looks like a cow’s horn),

Last weekend I was at a music festival and met a girl with a rarely seen tattoo on her arm. I couldn’t figure it out, so I asked her about the meaning. She

Crows can be found in almost every city, town and village, wood, forest, and field, on every mountainside and in every valley, in almost every country in the world. The fossil

Recently I found an interesting book about birdwatching and various bird species. I don’t know much about birds, but reading so many fun facts and learning more about these cool

Just one sight of a Stork, and most people think of one thing – babies. But did you know that the Stork is an animal steeped in huge symbolism throughout

With their name coming from the Spanish word ‘bobo,’ meaning clown, the Blue-footed Booby is notorious for its playful, fun, and often clumsy nature. But on a spiritual and symbolic