The National Animal Zoo
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:33 pm
TL;DR: list your national animal in this index!
Nations throughout the multiverse are associated with many things - colors, anthems, landmarks, traits and far, far more. Chief among these are national animals, the one creature a nation treasures most above all, often being made official as such. From water buffalo to land crabs, flying squirrels to jumping spiders, long-haired guinea pigs to bald eagles and more, a national animal is an important cultural symbol and icon for sovereign states, relating qualities, history, symbolism and other national connectors. Here in Dexterra, ours is the intelligent, observant, affectionate beagle, to us very much the epitome of 'man's best friend.' But Dexter beagle sanctification is also rooted in our origin: centuries ago arriving on what is today the Dexter mainland, some two dozen beagles accompanied a crew that was soon wiped out by a cataclysmic hurricane. Nevertheless able to manage on their own, the surviving beagles persevered into a modern population of tens of thousands, and now can not only be found in almost every Dexter home, dog park or veterinarian's office, but also in the Dexter capital city name, national colors and currency name. Who knows, a beagle could even be typing this out to you!
Via Facterra, Dexters of all walks of life would like to open the National Animal Zoo, a place where you can list your national animal and wander in amazement through exhibits of other national animals. Entrants will be sorted alphabetically by nation name. Imagery is also more than welcome but not mandatory, though artists should be mindful of forum readability:
Via Facterra, Dexters of all walks of life would like to open the National Animal Zoo, a place where you can list your national animal and wander in amazement through exhibits of other national animals. Entrants will be sorted alphabetically by nation name. Imagery is also more than welcome but not mandatory, though artists should be mindful of forum readability:
If you would like it:
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Pretitle and/or nation name - national animal
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Animal Relocation Thread
Misc. Worldbuilding Thread National Animal Questionnaire
If you have any suggestions on how to improve this public cultural center, we would be grateful to listen. The Zoo will be checked regularly and updated on an as needed basis - thank you again!
Welcome to the National Animal Zoo!
TOUR GUIDE:
Exhibit I (nations beginning with numerals or the letter A)
Exhibit II (letter B)
Exhibit III (C)
Exhibit IV (D)
Exhibit V (E)
Exhibit VI (F)
Exhibit VII (G)
Exhibit VIII (H)
Exhibit IX (I)
Exhibit X (J)
Exhibit XI (K)
Exhibit XII (L)
Exhibit XIII (M)
Exhibit XIV (N)
Exhibit XV (O)
Exhibit XVI (P)
Exhibit XVII (Q)
Exhibit XVIII (R)
Exhibit XIX (S)
Exhibit XX (T)
Exhibit XXI (U)
Exhibit XXII (V)
Exhibit XXIII (W)
Exhibit XXIV (X, Y and Z)