What makes your favorite animal your favorite? What about that animal makes it number one on your list?

It’s a common question: “what is your favorite animal?” What I want to know is, why that animal is your favorite. What quality (or experience) of(with) the animal makes it prominent to you?

The leopard wins first place on my list. It’s a beautiful, powerful animal. The leopard may not be top cat on the savanna, but they sure know how to survive and thrive. I am most amazed by the cat’s hunting skill and tree climbing ability (not to mention their strength).

So, what about you? Why is your favorite creature your favorite?

(For self appointed Fluther moderators out there: I did use Fluther’s search function before asking this.)