Carefully selected by the people of the world, the national beast let people appreciate a colorful nature. However, there are also some countries whose national beasts are not physical objects, but symbolic totems, such as the Maxima in North Korea and the two-tailed lion in the Czech Republic, which are not introduced here. The following is an introduction to the beasts of the Americas and Oceania, please enjoy.
fallow deer
Deer: Antigua and Barbuda, one of the prettiest deer species in Europe. The antlers are about 60 cm, and the upper part is flattened or palm-shaped. The tail is slightly longer and docile. The whole body hair is yellowish brown, with beautiful white spots, which is easily confused with sika deer, and the size is similar. The fur is brownish yellow in the summer and all gray with black markings in the winter. in Antigua and Barbuda
Atlantic blue marlin
Atlantic Blue Marlin: The National Beast of the Bahamas. It is fierce, travels extremely fast, and will stab or kill prey with a snouting spear. Due to its rarity, beauty and athletic quality, it has become a precious droop fishing class, one of the most famous droop fishing. In addition, it has a delicious taste, high nutritional value of meat, and is an expensive sashimi ingredient in Japan. in Bahamas
River fox
River Fox: Paraguayan national beast. Medium-sized fox, which looks like a mountain fox but is smaller and has black markings on its snout. The hairs are short and dense grey , with a reddish tranche on the head and neck. The ears are triangular, broad and large, with red on the outside and white on the inside. They have a quirk of collecting garbage, and if threatened, they will pretend to be dead until the threat is gone. in Paraguay
jaguar
Jaguar: Brazil, Guyana national beast, the world's third largest surviving cat, after the size of lions, tigers. The pattern on the body resembles that of a leopard, but the overall shape is closer to that of a tiger. Weight 70-180 kg, bite force up to 1250 lb. It is an out-and-out crocodile catcher, and 5 of the 7 species of crocodiles in its biological distribution area have hunting records, but it is also not a rival to the real giant crocodile. (Brazil, Guyana)
humpback whale
Humpback Whale: Bermuda beast. Its name is derived from the Japanese word meaning "pipa", which refers to the shape of its back. Known for its jumping out of the water, its overly long forewings and its complex calls. It is very social, very docile and amiable, and adults often touch each other to express feelings. in Bermuda
alpaca
Alpaca: The bolivian national beast, which looks a bit like a sheep and a bit like a camel, has a rich amount of hair, is elastic, and can be made into high-grade wool fabrics. Gentle, clever and humane, suitable for captivity, in addition to wild species, there are a considerable number of domesticated species, widely used by Indians as a tool of servitude, is also one of the important animals in South America. (Bolivia)
American tapir
American tapir: Belize national mammal, the largest of the three species of American tapirs, and the largest terrestrial mammal in Mexico to South America. The nose is long and flexible, some like a pig, and some like an elephant with a broken nose. The forelimbs are four toes and the hindlimbs are three toes. Poor vision, sensitive smell and hearing, alertness and timidity. in Belize
whitetail
White-tailed deer: Costa Rica, Honduras national beast. One of the most widely distributed deer species in the world, it is named after the upturned tail and the white bottom of the tail when running. In the United States and Canada, the species is over-represented, causing problems such as resource depletion, accidents, and the spread of epidemics, while southern populations face survival problems and the government has established protected areas. (Costa Rica, Honduras)
American beaver
American beaver: Canadian national beast, the largest rodent mammal, semi-aquatic, hypertrophic, strong body. In order to maintain body temperature in cold water, the body is covered with double coats, the outer layer is thick and warm, the inner layer is fine and light, and the fur is very precious. Moving slowly and clumsily on land, not moving far from the water's edge. (Canada)
bison
American Bison: Officially established as the national beast of the United States in 2016 by U.S. President Barack Obama, it is the largest mammal in North America and one of the largest bison in the world. Fierce, weighing up to 1 ton, with a pair of upwardly curved sharp double horns on its head, it does not flinch even in the face of the most aggressive predators. (USA)
llama
Vicuña: The national beast of Peru. Descendants of a branch of camels that entered South America from North America. Smaller, hump-free, is the smallest member of the camel family and is believed to be the ancestor of wild alpacas. In addition to wild species, there are also a considerable number of domesticated species, which are widely used by Indians as a means of servitude, and their role is similar to that of China's small donkeys. (Peru)
Mexican Hairless Dog
Mexican Hairless Dog: Mexican National Beast. Its head resembles that of a snake-eating sergeant, and its pink to brown skin is hairless, wrinkled, smooth and shiny, and at first glance it really does not look like an earth creature. Unlike dogs, which dissipate heat through their tongues, they sweat and are Cixi's warm bed dogs. The ancient Aztecs were widely raised as sacrifices. (Mexico)
Black-faced green monkey
Black-faced Green Monkey: The Beast of St. Kitts and Nevis. The whole body is covered with thick golden fur with green tones, and the cheeks are hairless, but they are covered with soft white hairs, highlighting the outline of black skin. The snout is prominent, the jaws are thick, and there are cheek sacs that can store food. Highly social animals, socially like to live, and very intelligent. He is good at climbing, running, and swimming. in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Chilean moose
Chilean moose: Chilean national beast. One of two species in the genus Maose, it has been endangered since 1976. It is short, with a large, black nose, small eyes, and white fur on the inside of the large ears. It is shy, flexible, and well-developed in hearing, usually a silent species, but occasionally snoring and purring. (Chile)
Red kangaroo
Red Kangaroo: Australian national beast, the world's largest marsupial. The males are reddish or reddish-brown in color, while the females are bluish-grey, with black whiskers on the sides of their nostrils. Extremely good at jumping, when traveling slowly, each jump is about 1-2m, when running at high speed, each jump can reach more than 9m, and the speed can reach 64km/h. (Australia)
Dugong
Dugong: Papua New Guinea national beast, herbivorous mammal, one of the world's oldest marine animals, national level endangered protected animals. Because the round head often surfaces on the shore to breathe, sometimes topped with some aquatic weeds, from a distance like a beautiful woman with long hair, the fins on the chest are very similar to human hands, and like to rest on the reef, it always makes people mistakenly think that it is a mermaid. (Papua New Guinea)
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