The snowy-feathered head and distinctive brown body of the bald eagle is a proud national symbol of the United States, adorning the country’s currency and passports. The lion, known as ‘King of the Beasts,’ represents national strength and identity in several African countries. But, how are populations of the planet’s most valued wildlife faring in the 21st century? How well are societies protecting the species they have chosen to embody their ideals and represent their national identity?