Animals possess physical and behavioral qualities that people can relate to ideas such as beauty, power, strength and temperament. Its no wonder that tattoos of animals are very common as its a way tat enthusiasts to express their emotions, instincts and even experiences. Whether the animal tattoo designs speak of ferocity, swiftness, purity and grace, here are some common animal tattoos and what they symbolize.Bear - strong, aggressive and fearless animal that is a sign of fierceness and strength
Birds - symbolize freedom, flight, link between heaven and earth or represent spiritual and emotional states. Some of the most common ones are swallow, dove and stork.
