As symbols of happiness and joy, birds are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas Tree. With its bright red plumage, the cardinal is very popular at Christmastime. This little bird is resting a moment to appreciate the joy and beauty of the holidays.

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The Pelican is a symbol of Jesus per an ancient legend. During a famine, the Pelican cared so dearly for her young that she chose to give them her own blood to prevent starvation, but in turn lost her own life. The Pelican is a symbol of self-sacrifice and is used in heraldry.

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Did you know a horseshoe crab is not a crab, but more closely related to spiders? These bottom-dwelling coastal creatures have a fascinating anatomy with four eyes, twelve legs and a tiny set of pinchers. Horseshoe crabs bury themselves in mud and sand to feast on clams, worms and other small creatures.

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Warthogs are members of the same family as domestic pigs, but present a much different appearance. Their large, flat heads are covered with warts, which are actually protective bumps. These warts act as padding for when males fight during mating season. Warthogs can be surprisingly fast, running up to 30 mph!

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Quarter horses are a common horse breed in America. Exceptionally versatile, they are easy to train and are adopted as pets. They compete in rodeo events and are a cowboy’s transportation for gathering livestock. No matter the use for a quarter horse, the common theme is that they have a special kinship with their rider.

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The Scottish breed of cattle, the Highland cow, has long horns and a wavy, wooly coat to protect it from rainy and windy conditions. These hearty cows are a symbol of nourishment and health.

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The sweet–tempered Sun Conure is one of the more popular conures of its size due to its striking plumage. It is most recognized by its bright orange and yellow coloration. Sun Conures are lively, vocal and expressive. Hang this "sunny" beauty on your tree as you enjoy the spirit of Christmas.

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The duck-billed platypus is a very unique-looking animal of Australia. Did you know the platypus is one of only two mammals that lay eggs? When they were first discovered in the early 19th century, it took years for English biologists to believe the descriptions.

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A dragon is a serpentine legendary creature appearing in folklore around the world. To most, dragons lived in the Middle Ages, flying and breathing fire. These winged, horned, four-legged creatures spell doom and destruction, but none so cutely as this little dragon.

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This adorable creature is hardly "playing possum" as she snuggles a beautiful blossom. Opossums are well-known for their involuntary behavior of mimicking the look and smell of a dead animal when they feel threatened. Opossums are also unique for using their tail as a fifth limb as they climb, hang and balance.

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Despite their name and reputation, hermit crabs are social creatures and can live together in pairs or groups. A hermit crab’s reputation is known for being independent, reclusive and anti-social. Perhaps this ornament is the perfect gift for the hermit crab in your life.

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