As we welcome election week in the US, you may have noticed some symbols at the rallies and in the videos that pop up on social media. 

Both U.S. political parties have an animal symbol: A donkey for Democrats, and an elephant for Republicans. These animals are so much more than campaign symbols—they’re part of American history.

Audrey and Ryan dive into the fascinating backstory of these iconic mascots.

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

Photo credits: CNN

Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors