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National Species Trends Dataset
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About
Identify the fauna that serves as the symbolic representation for nations across the globe. This dataset aggregates the national animals for 194 countries, grouping specific subspecies—such as the Bengal or Siberian tiger—into single classes to facilitate global trend analysis. The collection encompasses both official and unofficial national animals, strictly containing real species while excluding mythological creatures found in the symbolism of regions such as Scotland or Wales.
Columns
- Country: The name of every country in the world possessing a real animal as its national symbol.
- National Animal: The name of the species representing the country, with subspecies grouped together (e.g. Lion, Eagle).
Distribution
- Format: .csv
- Structure: 2 Columns, 194 Unique Records
- Size: Approx 3.58 kB
Usage
- Educational Projects: Ideal for beginners learning categorical data handling and clustering.
- Cultural Analysis: Meaningful for identifying which animals are most frequently revered as national symbols (e.g. Lions and Eagles).
- Data Visualization: Suitable for creating choropleth maps or distribution charts of animal symbols.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: Global, covering 194 countries.
- Content Scope: Includes both official and unofficial national animals; mythological creatures are excluded. Subspecies are merged into general categories.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Science Beginners: Perfect for practicing basic data manipulation and categorical analysis.
- Educators: Useful for geography or biology lessons regarding national symbols.
- Researchers: Applicable for cultural studies regarding animal symbolism.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global National Animals Registry
- Worldwide Country Animal Symbols
- National Species Trends Dataset
Attributes
Original Data Source: National Species Trends Dataset
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