Germany doesn’t have a national animal, but if it did, it might well be the dachshund. When Germany hosted its first Olympics after World War II, it chose a dachshund named Waldi as its mascot.

From dragons to unicorns, a roundup of unusual animals representing nations. Flickr/Eric Lafforgue. Sept. 7, 2013— -- intro: As the national animal of the United States, the majestic bald ...