Do you know of an old/ancient symbol that stands for animal life/spiritual nature?

Question

I am trying to put together a logo to use for a free spiritual study group I'm working to put together. I need to find an ancient--or at least as old as possible according to historical accounts--symbol (abstract or whatever) that I could modify and use. Something that was/is used to symbolize any one of the following things:

1) The non-human kingdom

2) Human connection (spiritual one-ness or general bond) with animals

3) Spiritual/evolutionary nature of animals

4) Animals' wisdom/nature as teachers & healers

5) somrthing relating to this that I haven't thought of/mentioned :)

Or maybe any logo artists reading this who'd kindly be willing to donate a graphic??

Any leads or ideas (or offers to help) are very much appreciated!! ;)

Answer 1

Totem poles have the idea of humans-connected-to-animals

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Answer 2

The entire Egyptian spiritual culture is based on this...

Ibises

Cobras

Vultures

Hawks

Eagles

Cats

Jackals

Snakes

Bulls

Dungbeatles

Baboons

etc...