Native American Animals List

Woodpecker 21st June to 21st July 7.

Native american animals list. In Native American traditions animals are sometimes used to communicate the values and spiritual beliefs of Native communities. American chestnut moth ectoedemia castaneae unknown the us. The idea of totem animals in the native american tradition has been made famous from years of less than accurate books and movies.

This creature represents sagacity and success in the hunt. For sardonic creatures of the United States see CategoryFearsome critters. Animal imagery is often used to share family clan and personal stories.

Other known wild animals of America also includes North American river otterAmerican mink OcelotRed FoxAmerican beaverAmerican badger and polar bear. Though skinwalker lore goes back into ancient Native American history stories of the evil sorcerers still circulate today. Otter 20th January to 18th February 2.

6 American Black Bear. The Big 5 animals of North America for hunting include the grizzly bear moose bison gray wolf and polar bear. Wolf 19th February to 20th March 3.

Animal symbolism and indeed nature symbols as a whole features heavily into native american belief systems. Native americans believe humans were created to serve as caretakers of mother earth. Mooin the Bears ChildLegend of the Bear ClanThe Boy That Almost Turned Into A Bear.

These abilities enable skinwalkers to turn into any animal they choose though their top choices are usually foxes owls coyotes wolves or crowsthe most feared or revered animals in Navajo mythology. The wolf a majestic almost extinct animal. Twelve of the most important animals of North America include mammals birds lizards and butterfliesand some are keystone species.