Many spiritual traditions use animals as totems. Among many clans, tribes, and peoples an animal or natural object is considered to be related and is given as a symbol of that persons clan, tribe, personality,  inner spirit or protector. Continuing, as in the past, totems are used to distinguish different families, clans, and personal traits that individuals feel are related to themselves or others.

Animals

Ape	Inquisitiveness and invention
Bear	Leadership, strength and balance
Beaver	persistance and harmony
Buffalo	fertility, abundance, knowledge
Cat	Mystery and independence
Coyote	Trickster, cunning, creativity
Dog	Faithfulness,  protection, loyalty
Squirrel	wisdom, trust, discovery
Fox	invisability and shapeshifting
Lion	Strength and courage
O'possum	behaviors and appearance
Rabbit	Transformation and intuitiveness
Skunk	self respect and confidence
Tiger	Passion and power
Wolf	Protection, spiritual guidance, loyalty
Horse	Stamina, astral travel, endurance
Unicorn	Goodwill, purity, gentleness
Leopard	Confidence, perserverance
Camel	Survival
Elephant	Strength, patience, power
Goose	New beginnings
Giraffe	Farsightedness

Birds

Dove	Communication
Eagle	Courage & wisdom
Hawk	Omens and dreams
Owl	Messenger of hidden truth
Raven	Creation & shapeshifting
Vulture	Death & Rebirth

Insects  

Butterfly(Kamama)	Joy
Spider	Creativity
Bee	Fertility

Reptiles

Frog	Transformation
Turtle	Motherhood and longevity
Snake	Rebirth and Wisdom

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