Michael Runtz, a natural history professor at Carleton University told CTV that the national emblem is not just a question of history.

BBC: Canadian senator wants polar bear as new emblem

Leeks became the national emblem, according to legend, after St David advised the Britons on the eve of a successful battle against the Saxons to wear leeks in their caps to easily distinguish friend from foe.

BBC: Council makes St David's Day gaffe

The beaver is no longer fit to be Canada's national emblem, and should be replaced with the polar bear, a Conservative senator says.

BBC: Canadian senator wants polar bear as new emblem

Their art is considered an emblem of national identity and the guardian of Azerbaijani language, literature and music.

UNESCO: Culture

Their art is considered an emblem of national identity and the guardian of The art of Azerbaijani Ashiqs combines poetry, storytelling, dance and vocal and instrumental music into a traditional performance art that stands as a symbol of Azerbaijani culture.

UNESCO: Culture