Check out some of the most famous animal statues in the world and find out about the animals that inspired them.

From a nearly 200-year old tortoise to a mountain lion living alone in the city of Los Angeles, these famous wild animals have left an indelible mark on our understanding of the natural world and ...

Today animal species’ names follow guidelines set ... and some take inspiration from famous figures. Attaching a celebrity’s name could benefit an at-risk species or habitat by drawing ...