Wilful Wildlife: An overview of animals in persuasive maps

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Wilful Wildlife: An overview of animals in persuasive maps

Persuasive maps, that is maps intended primarily to influence opinions or beliefs, form a fascinating part of the story of historic maps.  Animals appear often in such maps, and in some cases constitute the image of the map itself, for they are familiar figures packed with symbolic meaning.  This article looks at the history and variety of animal images used in persuasive maps.