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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

Green French with a Butterfly
Green French with a Butterfly

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

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Green Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1799
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Green Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1799

Plastic Pollution Of the Ocean Bottom | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3107
Plastic Pollution Of the Ocean Bottom | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3107

Blue Glitter Nails with Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7672
Blue Glitter Nails with Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7672

Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556
Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556

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

Winter Bling Nails
Winter Bling Nails

Project_paznokcie

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Forest Animals Nestled Among Leaves | Love the Forest Nails - NB2789
Forest Animals Nestled Among Leaves | Love the Forest Nails - NB2789

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

White Bunny Boy Nail Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6460
White Bunny Boy Nail Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6460

Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874
Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874

Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996
Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996

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

Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468
Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468

Crab Design for Short Square Nails | Crab Nails- NB8155
Crab Design for Short Square Nails | Crab Nails- NB8155

Cat Nail Art

Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118
Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118

Cute Cats and Hearts Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7132
Cute Cats and Hearts Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7132

Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129
Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129

The Cat of Christmas
The Cat of Christmas

Klamaja

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB752
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB752

Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144
Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144

Nails with Cat Paw Print | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6458
Nails with Cat Paw Print | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6458

Dog Nail Designs

Dog Paw Print on Coffin Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7541
Dog Paw Print on Coffin Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7541

Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536
Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536

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

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

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

Grinch and Max the Dog Nails
Grinch and Max the Dog Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Snoopy from Peanuts Nails
Snoopy from Peanuts Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol
Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol

Daimondhand

Panda Nail Designs

Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562
Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562

Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563
Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563

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

Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588
Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588

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

Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556
Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556

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

Decorated Baby Pink and Blue Panda Nails | Panda Nails- NB7565
Decorated Baby Pink and Blue Panda Nails | Panda Nails- NB7565

Bunny Nails

Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570
Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570

Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783
Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783

Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails
Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails

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Chrome Bunny for Black and Red Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7665
Chrome Bunny for Black and Red Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7665

Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468
Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468

Colorful Easter Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3594
Colorful Easter Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3594

Easter Bunny Design for Swirl Pink Nails | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8053
Easter Bunny Design for Swirl Pink Nails | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8053

3D Bunny Nails with Outline Design | Bunny Nails- NB7671
3D Bunny Nails with Outline Design | Bunny Nails- NB7671

Chicken Nail Art

Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570
Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570

Easter Chicks and Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3418
Easter Chicks and Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3418

Colorful Stripes on Black Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3569
Colorful Stripes on Black Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3569

Easter Eggs French and Chick's Head Design | Easter Nails - NB3617
Easter Eggs French and Chick's Head Design | Easter Nails - NB3617

Cute Chicks on Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3419
Cute Chicks on Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3419

Long Nails with Easter Bunny and Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7779
Long Nails with Easter Bunny and Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7779

Rooster Accent for Rose Gold Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7796
Rooster Accent for Rose Gold Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7796

Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790
Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

Mouse Accent for Black and Gold Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8105
Mouse Accent for Black and Gold Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8105

Christmas Mouse
Christmas Mouse

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118
Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Galaxy Nails with Opossum Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8117
Galaxy Nails with Opossum Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8117

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

Snake Nails

Matte Nails with Snake | Snake Nails- NB8123
Matte Nails with Snake | Snake Nails- NB8123

Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122
Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122

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

Marble Green Nails with 3D Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8127
Marble Green Nails with 3D Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8127

Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134
Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134

Snake in the Woods
Snake in the Woods

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Crab Nail Designs

Blue Swirl Nails with a Cute Crab | Crab Nails- NB8160
Blue Swirl Nails with a Cute Crab | Crab Nails- NB8160

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

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

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

Red Nails with White Silhouette Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8162
Red Nails with White Silhouette Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8162

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

Easy Crab Theme Design for Orange Nails | Crab Nails- NB8154
Easy Crab Theme Design for Orange Nails | Crab Nails- NB8154

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

Bee Nail Designs

Bees and Flowers Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3053
Bees and Flowers Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3053

Light Blue Nails with Bees and Flowers | Pollinators Nails - NB3056
Light Blue Nails with Bees and Flowers | Pollinators Nails - NB3056

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

3D Bee Charms for Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8141
3D Bee Charms for Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8141

Minimal Sunflower and Bee Nails | Sunflower Nails - NB5241
Minimal Sunflower and Bee Nails | Sunflower Nails - NB5241

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

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

Ladybug Nails

Summer Green Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8257
Summer Green Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8257

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

Short Nude Nails with Red Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8350
Short Nude Nails with Red Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8350

Soft Pink Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8338
Soft Pink Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8338

Ladybug in Garden for Glossy French Mani Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8357
Ladybug in Garden for Glossy French Mani Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8357

3D Ladybug Design for Black Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8264
3D Ladybug Design for Black Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8264

Tiny Ladybugs for Red and White Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8269
Tiny Ladybugs for Red and White Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8269

Embellished Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8339
Embellished Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8339

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382
Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

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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