Totem species: The Yellow-spotted monitor is an important cultural species in northern Australia and plays a key role in ecosystems Photo: Georgia Ward-Fear Credit must be given to the creator.

The image of the Chinese dragon, an animal of legend, originated from totem poles. Legend has it that many tribes settled along the Yellow River about 4,000 years ago, each having its own totem ...

Totem poles were again carved and erected in the communities along the coast. Large poles and monumental sculptures carved from red and yellow cedar were also used as house corner posts, entrance ...