When you drive into a small american town, you are likely to see a sign that identifies some of the town's such as the lions, elks, eagles, or knights of columbus?

wildlife, and also social organizations. It's interesting that these animals also have a counterpart, which is humans! I would imagine that these organizations choose their animal representatives based upon the qualities that they aspire to to be associated with. Visitors thus know where to go if they'd like to take in a meeing while at the same time being on the lookout for wildlife!