18 Legendary Animals of Native American Lore Still Influencing Wildlife Today
Some animals never left the story—they became the story. Long before highways, fences, and Wi-Fi, animals ruled this land in more ways than one.They weren’t just wildlife.They were messengers, protectors, tricksters, teachers—woven into every tale that echoed across canyons and forests. From shape-shifting coyotes to thunderbirds splitting the sky, Native American legends didn’t just give …










