Some traditions correspond the Cat family to Fire. Hippo's Water and Earth create Mud. What does this teach you about the creature. While Chamois might teach about sure-footedness on your path or seeking new heights, Hippo is more likely to tell you to remain grounded, even when filled with emotion. Bat is active at night.
Rooster crows at dawn.
Stag turns to rut in the autumn. Snow Owl brings winter with her. The power cycle of your animal totem will show you times when you will have more access to energy and mana flow. A golden creature such as the Lion or Golden Eagle suggests Solar powers while their relatives, the Black Jaguar and the Bald Eagle are nocturnal and Lunar. Armadillo and Opossum speak of a passive style of defense.