“How Metal Is That”: 66 People From Around The World Flex Their Country’s Coolest Animals

When locals think about what defines the place they live in, food and history usually come to mind first. But culture is such a multifaceted concept that there are a whole lot of other details that make a region feel unique, like nature! So today, let’s take a look at what people from around the world say is the coolest animal from their own country. Their choices can be surprisingly revealing—not only about the wildlife itself, but also about what society notices, values, and associates most strongly with home.