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Animal Nails

Animal nails sound exactly like nail art designed with animals or animal prints in mind. These designs can include everything from cute little bunnies to bohemian elephants, so there's something for everyone. Overall, animal nail designs are a fun and creative way to show off your love for animals and add a unique touch to your nail art.
Animal nail designs are flexible in terms of design and color. You can choose a specific animal or even mix up different animals to create unique art. Some popular designs that go well with animal nail art designs include paw prints, scales, stripes, and spots. Animal faces or silhouettes can also be incorporated into the design for a more dramatic effect. You can pair the artwork with glitter or rhinestones for a glam effect or combine it with floral or tribal designs for a more eclectic look. General motifs include paw prints, fangs (like an alligator), claws (like a cat or tiger), feathers, horns/antlers (like a deer), and scales (like dragons). A good color combination for animal nails is one where the base color is similar to the animal's natural habitat—for example, yellowish green for frogs or brownish green for turtles. You can also add splashes of contrasting colors. Metallic colors, such as gold or silver, can also add a stylish touch to animal nail designs.
If you've never tried an animal nail design, now's the perfect time! Whether looking for something cute, cuddly, or edgy and fierce, animal nails can help you get there. We'll share some of the best animal nail designs so you can get inspired!

Animal Nail Designs for Long Nails

Peach Fuzz Butterfly and Filigree Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1805
Peach Fuzz Butterfly and Filigree Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1805

Glitter Design White Easter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8048
Glitter Design White Easter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8048

Colorful Butterfly Nails
Colorful Butterfly Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Peach Fuzz French Tips Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1809
Peach Fuzz French Tips Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1809

Lilac Butterfly Nails with Silver Glitters
Lilac Butterfly Nails with Silver Glitters

Nailed.it.by.amber

Butterflies and Flowers Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1789
Butterflies and Flowers Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1789

Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467
Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467

Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532
Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

French Nails with Cute Seals | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3138
French Nails with Cute Seals | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3138

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB54
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB54

Cute Seabirds on Pink Matte Nails
Cute Seabirds on Pink Matte Nails

Belyyhome

Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816
Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816

Minimal Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1214
Minimal Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1214

Glossy Red Nails with Silhouette Marine Life | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2774
Glossy Red Nails with Silhouette Marine Life | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2774

Ladybug Design for Short White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8271
Ladybug Design for Short White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8271

Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119
Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119

Cat Nail Art

Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148

Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136
Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987

Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7124
Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7124

Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453
Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453

Mismatched Black and White Nails for Winter
Mismatched Black and White Nails for Winter

Matuszewsk.a

Valentine's Days Tom Nail Art
Valentine's Days Tom Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Super Cute and Simple Cat and Heart Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7135
Super Cute and Simple Cat and Heart Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7135

Dog Nail Designs

Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178
Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178

Footprint and Pluto Dog
Footprint and Pluto Dog

Fasia.nails

Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537
Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537

Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970
Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970

Peach Nails Corgi Dog Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7539
Peach Nails Corgi Dog Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7539

Decorated Nails with a Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7540
Decorated Nails with a Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7540

Cute Simple Dog and Bone Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7538
Cute Simple Dog and Bone Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7538

Matte Nails Puppy Love Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7531
Matte Nails Puppy Love Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7531

Panda Nail Designs

Panda Nails with Paw Print Accent | Panda Nails- NB7584
Panda Nails with Paw Print Accent | Panda Nails- NB7584

Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561
Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561

Black French Manicure with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7564
Black French Manicure with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7564

Panda Nails 3D Design | Panda Nails- NB7591
Panda Nails 3D Design | Panda Nails- NB7591

Black and Pink Panda Nails | Panda Nails Design- NB7587
Black and Pink Panda Nails | Panda Nails Design- NB7587

Nature-inspired Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7570
Nature-inspired Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7570

Panda Design for Colorful Gradient Nails | Panda Nails- NB7568
Panda Design for Colorful Gradient Nails | Panda Nails- NB7568

Nude Nails with Black Tips and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7578
Nude Nails with Black Tips and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7578

Bunny Nails

Peeps Design on Long Square Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3510
Peeps Design on Long Square Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3510

Easter Bunnies with 3D Hearts Design on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3559
Easter Bunnies with 3D Hearts Design on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3559

Butterfly and Bunny Design Spring Blue Nails | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8010
Butterfly and Bunny Design Spring Blue Nails | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8010

Heart Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8368
Heart Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8368

Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370
Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370

Floral Easter Nails with Bunny and Chick | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8009
Floral Easter Nails with Bunny and Chick | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8009

Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Pink Nails for Easter with Polka Dots and Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3406
Pink Nails for Easter with Polka Dots and Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3406

Chicken Nail Art

Chick Accent for Glitter Easter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7781
Chick Accent for Glitter Easter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7781

Easter Bunny and Chick Nail Design | Chicken Nails- NB7777
Easter Bunny and Chick Nail Design | Chicken Nails- NB7777

Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786
Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786

Pastel Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3584
Pastel Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3584

Easter Chick on Light Pastel Nails | Easter Nails - NB3413
Easter Chick on Light Pastel Nails | Easter Nails - NB3413

Watercolor Nails with Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3417
Watercolor Nails with Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3417

Chicken for Egg-inspired French Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7789
Chicken for Egg-inspired French Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7789

Easter Eggshell Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7784
Easter Eggshell Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7784

Giraffe Nail Designs

Giraffe Nails with Glitter Design | Animal Nails- NB8038
Giraffe Nails with Glitter Design | Animal Nails- NB8038

Embellished Giraffe Theme Nails | Animal Nails- NB8036
Embellished Giraffe Theme Nails | Animal Nails- NB8036

Safari Theme Nail Art with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8034
Safari Theme Nail Art with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8034

Giraffe Design for Gradient Nails | Animal Nails- NB8037
Giraffe Design for Gradient Nails | Animal Nails- NB8037

French Manicure Giraffe Design | Animal Nails- NB8040
French Manicure Giraffe Design | Animal Nails- NB8040

Giraffe Calf for Matte Nails Design | Animal Nails- NB8033
Giraffe Calf for Matte Nails Design | Animal Nails- NB8033

Safari Peach Nails with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8035
Safari Peach Nails with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8035

Giraffe Head Nails Design with Gold Glitter | Animal Nails- NB8039
Giraffe Head Nails Design with Gold Glitter | Animal Nails- NB8039

Mouse Nails

Valentine's Day Minnie Mouse Nail Art
Valentine's Day Minnie Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails
Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Bright Nails with Mouse Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8109
Bright Nails with Mouse Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8109

Valentine's Days Jerry Nail Art
Valentine's Days Jerry Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Opossum Design for Black Tip Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8115
Opossum Design for Black Tip Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8115

Mouse Design for Holographic Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8104
Mouse Design for Holographic Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8104

Christmas Mouse
Christmas Mouse

Blondivika_nsk

Glitter Mouse Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8108
Glitter Mouse Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8108

Snake Nails

Snake Design for Red Tip Nails | Snake Nails- NB8126
Snake Design for Red Tip Nails | Snake Nails- NB8126

Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121
Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Simple French Manicure With Snake
Simple French Manicure With Snake

Nailartbychlo

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Crab Nail Designs

Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2771
Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2771

The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164
The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164

Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764
Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764

Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153
Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153

Cute Crab Glitter Ombre Nails | Crab Nails- NB8165
Cute Crab Glitter Ombre Nails | Crab Nails- NB8165

Simple Sea Creatures for Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8163
Simple Sea Creatures for Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8163

Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156
Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

Bee Nail Designs

Daisy and Bees Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3055
Daisy and Bees Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3055

Aura Nails with 3D Bees | Bee Nails- NB8143
Aura Nails with 3D Bees | Bee Nails- NB8143

Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149
Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149

Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148
Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148

Transparent Nails with Hexagonal Honeycomb Design | Bee Nails- NB8150
Transparent Nails with Hexagonal Honeycomb Design | Bee Nails- NB8150

Pink Nails with Bee Embellishments | Bee Nails- NB8147
Pink Nails with Bee Embellishments | Bee Nails- NB8147

Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146
Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146

Bee and Honeycomb Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8142
Bee and Honeycomb Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8142

Ladybug Nails

Simple Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8268
Simple Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8268

Ladybug Accents for Polka Dot Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8265
Ladybug Accents for Polka Dot Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8265

Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8352
Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8352

Red Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8259
Red Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8259

Ladybug Design for Transparent Pink Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8354
Ladybug Design for Transparent Pink Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8354

3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239

Ladybug and Heart Design for White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8262
Ladybug and Heart Design for White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8262

Ladybugs and Leaves for Pink Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8273
Ladybugs and Leaves for Pink Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8273

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

Tropical Parrots Matte Pedicure Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-444
Tropical Parrots Matte Pedicure Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-444

Tropical Parrots Minimal Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-451
Tropical Parrots Minimal Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-451

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB242
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB242

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

Easter Bunny Pedicure Design | Easter Nails - NB3786
Easter Bunny Pedicure Design | Easter Nails - NB3786

Tropical Parrots Matte Nail Design | Tropical-NB-D-447
Tropical Parrots Matte Nail Design | Tropical-NB-D-447

Easter Pedicure Nail Design with a Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3782
Easter Pedicure Nail Design with a Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3782

Tropical Parrots Floral Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-453
Tropical Parrots Floral Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-453

The Most Popular Animals for Nail Designs

Panda Nails
Bear Paw Nails
Tortoise Shell Nails
Butterfly Wing Nails
Ladybug Nails
Fish Scale Nails
Dragonfly Nails
Eagle Claw Nails
Bee Nails
Spiderweb Nails
Cat Nail Designs
Bat Nails
Owl Nails
Peacock Feather Nails
Flamingo Nail
 Octopus Nails
Jellyfish Nails
Dolphin Nails
Seahorse Nails
Crab Nails
Lobster Nails
Dog Nail Designs

What Nail Designs Go Well With Animal Patterns?

How to Choose the Best Colors for Animal Nails

When it comes to animal nail design, the best are those that complement the animal's natural coloring while also accentuating its unique features. First things first: what kind of animal are you going for? Do you want something that looks like a tiger? A lion? A dog? A cat? For example, if you want to paint a lion or an elephant on your nails, you may want to use shades of orange because they are both animals that live in warm climates. If you want to paint a dog or cat, you could use bright colors like green or blue because these animals have short hair, and it will make their coat look even shinier than it already is. It's also important to consider your animal's color naturally before choosing one for them.

Tips for Animal Nail Designs

Use thin nail art brushes to create intricate details and textures, such as the spots on a leopard pattern or the scales on a snakeskin pattern.
Don't overdo it with animal patterns. Instead, incorporate them into your overall style in a subtle and tasteful way.
Choose colors that complement each other and the animal pattern you are trying to create.
Start with simple designs and gradually move on to more complex ones as you gain experience.
Use reference images to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
Use glitter or rhinestone embellishments to add dimension and sparkle to your animal nail design.

The Best Animal Nail Art Ideas

Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525
Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525

Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519
Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519

Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515

Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237
Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237

Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003
Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003

Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996

Pink Nails Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1979
Pink Nails Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1979

Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970
Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970

Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967
Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967

Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231
Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231

Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220

Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218

Animal-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1852
Animal-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1852

Haida Gwaii Animal-inspired Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1851
Haida Gwaii Animal-inspired Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1851

Wooden Effect Coast Salish Animal Motifs Nail Art | Canadian | Tribal - NB1497
Wooden Effect Coast Salish Animal Motifs Nail Art | Canadian | Tribal - NB1497

Matte Nails Inspired by Coast Salish Animal Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1492
Matte Nails Inspired by Coast Salish Animal Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1492

Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB845
Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB845

Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840
Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840

Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB838
Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB838

Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB834
Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB834

Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs
Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs

Merkyri.nails

Retro Stripes with Animals
Retro Stripes with Animals

Daimondhand

Matte and Colorful Animal Nail Designs
Matte and Colorful Animal Nail Designs

Daimondhand

Mismatched Animal Nails
Mismatched Animal Nails

Daimondhand

Cute Animals on Matte Nails
Cute Animals on Matte Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Panda and Bamboo short Nail Art | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8375
Panda and Bamboo short Nail Art | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8375

Louis Vuitton Black Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8371
Louis Vuitton Black Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8371

Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370
Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370

Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck Stiletto Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8369
Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck Stiletto Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8369

Heart Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8368
Heart Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8368

Bugs Bunny Theme for Pastel Purple Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8367
Bugs Bunny Theme for Pastel Purple Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8367

Valentine Bugs Bunny Theme Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8366
Valentine Bugs Bunny Theme Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8366

Bugs Bunny Nails with Silver Glitter Accents | Cartoon Nails- NB8365
Bugs Bunny Nails with Silver Glitter Accents | Cartoon Nails- NB8365

Pink Glittery Nails with Bugs Bunny and Heart Motifs | Cartoon Nails- NB8364
Pink Glittery Nails with Bugs Bunny and Heart Motifs | Cartoon Nails- NB8364

Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird Looney Tunes Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8363
Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird Looney Tunes Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8363

Bugs Bunny Nails with Hearts and Glitter Design | Cartoon Nails- NB8362
Bugs Bunny Nails with Hearts and Glitter Design | Cartoon Nails- NB8362

Short White Nails with Sea Creatures | Seahorse Nails- NB8291
Short White Nails with Sea Creatures | Seahorse Nails- NB8291

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FAQs:

Animal nail designs can be suitable for all ages if they are age-appropriate and done safely and hygienically. Some animal nail designs, such as a cartoon or cute animal designs, can be suitable for children and young adults, while more sophisticated designs featuring animal prints or patterns can be appropriate for older adults.
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