The symbols tied to the Democratic and Republican parties have actually been around for more than 100 years. Reader's Digest. ... Why do political parties have animal symbols?

The symbols tied to the Republican and Democratic parties (the elephant and donkey) have actually been around for more than 100 years. Skip to main content A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World ...

However, Jackson embraced the symbol, using it to represent his stubbornness and determination. The image stuck, and the donkey began to be associated with the Democratic Party.

The symbols are usually increasingly used whenever presidential elections are near in the US. This year, current Vice President Kamala Harris is representing the Democratic party, meanwhile ...

The official state animal, the Florida panther was once on the verge of extinction. But it’s seen a resurgence: their population has grown from about two dozen to more than 200 as of 2021.