Scout troops are made up of groups of six to eight Scouts called a patrol. Every patrol chooses an animal to be its emblem. A patrol animal is not just a handy way of identifying a patrol. The Scouts should take pride in their animal and strive to imitate its positive characteristics.
Baden-Powell (nd:40) wrote that patrols should choose local animals. Below are nineteen suggested patrol animals, their crest (available from Canadian Scout Shops), and what the animals represent. These animals are all native to Canada. After the Scouts decide on a patrol emblem, they may wish to make a patrol flag.
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Bat Patrol Adaptability & knowing the unseen |
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Bear Patrol Strength & intuition |
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Beaver Patrol Engineering & resourcefulness |
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Bison Patrol Intelligence & teamwork |
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Blue Jay Patrol Confidence & efficiency |
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Cougar Patrol Leadership & teaching |
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Coyote Patrol Cleverness & bursts of energy |
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Deer Patrol Co-operation & independence |
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Eagle Patrol Alertness & ingeniousness |
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Falcon Patrol Observant & good timing |
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Fox Patrol Diplomacy & cunning |
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Hawk Patrol Messenger & being aware of the big picture |
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Lynx Patrol Co-operation & climber |
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Moose Patrol Courageous & observant |
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Owl Patrol Wisdom & clairvoyance |
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Polar Bear Patrol Adaptability & survival |
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Raccoon Patrol Curiosity & dexterity |
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Wolf Patrol Perseverance & teaching |
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Wolverine Patrol Endurance & strength |