Because many of England's medieval warriors have been nicknamed "lion" because of their fierce reputation (Richard The Lionheart for example), and that it is a symbol of strength, courage, leadership and that it is king of the beasts.
The lion.
The African lion is the official national animal of Kenya
There is none London is not a state silly.
The three national symbols of England are the St. George's cross (usually seen as a flag), the red rose and the Three Lionscrest (usually seen as a badge).
a lion is a animal
The farmer, Pilkington, is said to represent Britain in the Russian Revolution. Which George Orwell set up a close parallel with Animal Farm. So it is not an animal that represents England, but one of the humans.The above may be so in a particular context, but the original question seemed to be general, not related to a particular context, so I say again, the animal that represents England is a Lion.
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There is no such animal as a black lion.
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