Animal Icons

How do animals become idols of popular culture all over the world? Why did the bald eagle become the national symbol of the United States? Why is Russia associated with a bear, France with a rooster, Canada with a beaver? Democrats and Republicans are the two most powerful political parties in the world. How were the rather unexpected symbols chosen for them — the donkey and the elephant?

You will learn about it from this series. Each episode features rare footage, exclusive celebrity interviews, unique historical data and opinions from biological scientists.