Tiv Animals
Animals in Tiv culture, their names and significance
Adéndem
The hedgehog is a small animal covered with spines, known for curling into a bal…
HedgehogAkiki
Wild owl species with ancestral and mystical significance in Tiv religion.
Pearl-spotted owlAlom
Wild small mammal appearing in Tiv symbolic animal imageries.
HareAmbe
Wild aquatic reptile featuring in Tiv protective and spiritual symbolic objects.
Crocodile
Ambo
The gorilla is a large and powerful primate that lives in forested areas. It is …
GorillaAnyam
Wild predator; one of the most spiritually significant animals in Tiv culture. A…
LeopardApu
Wild scavenging bird with deep mystical associations in Tiv religion.
VultureAvungu
Wild nocturnal bird; primary Tiv symbol of the ancestors and the unseen world. A…
Owl
Ayu
The manatee is a large aquatic animal found in rivers and coastal waters. It is …
ManateeBagu
Wild primate associated with mystical transformation in Tiv belief. Also known a…
MonkeyBegha
Wild apex predator representing supreme strength and divine power in Tiv belief.
LionBon
Wild feline appearing in Tiv symbolic animal imageries.
Wildcat