The Eagle National Symbol of the US
The bald eagle is a wonderful bird of the USA prairei. The bald eagle has been the national symbol of the USA since 1782, because of its long life, great strength and also it was believed that eagle lived only in the USA.
This bird is not really bald, white feathers cover (покрывает) its head, but the word “bald” meant “white” in old English.
The bald eagle lives near rivers and lakes, as it gets food from the water. They eat fish, small ducks, frogs, baby deer, mice, snakes and other birds.
Bald eagle is one of the largest American birds. It is a tall, black and brown bird. The eagle has got a white head and tail. Bald eagles have yellow beaks and good eyesight.
Kangaroos are the symbol of Australia.
The Emu and the Kangaroo are national symbols of Australia to represent the country progress because they are always moving forward (вперед) and never move backwards (назад). Kangaroo and Emu are found nowhere else in the world but in Australia.
The kangaroo moves by hopping on its powerful (сильный) hind legs. It has got thick long tail, very nice face and a pouch (сумка). They carry their babies in it.
The kangaroo usually rests in the shade (в тени) comes out to eat in the late afternoon. Kangaroos eat grass and leaves of the plants. They need very little water and they can live without water for a month.
The Emu is the largest bird of Australia. It is grey and brown. It is up to 2 meters in height. It has long thin neck, strong long legs, small head and small wings. The Emu can’t fly but it can run very fast.
The Emu lives in tropical forests and eats seeds, fruits and large insects.
THE NATIONAL ANIMAL OF ENGLAND
The lion is a national animal of England. It symbolieses bravery (храбрость), strength (сила) and royalty (царственность) as lion is a king of animals.
The lion has beautiful mane, big eyes, long tail and long four legs with soft paws.
The lion lives in Africa. It eats meat.
THE NATIONAL ANIMAL OF RUSSIA
Brown bear is the most popular animal in Russia. Big and peaceful bear is a favorite character of fairy tales. The bear is the national symbol of Russia because it is as a big and powerful animal as Russia is a big and powerful country.
The bear lives in the thick forests of Russia in winter and near river in summer. It eats berries, nuts, roots, honey and they like fish very much.
The bear has big teeth, long, sharp claws and thick fur. It is 2.50 meters tall.