Which wildlife conservation organization's mascot was originally designed for a completely different purpose before being adopted as the official brand symbol?

Wildlife conservation organizations and animal product companies often use iconic mascots to represent their brands. These mascots become the face of conservation efforts, educational programs, and marketing campaigns. Some have fascinating origin stories, while others have evolved significantly over the decades. Test your knowledge about famous wildlife brand mascots and their surprising histories!

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WWF's Giant Panda - Originally created as a character for a Chinese children's book in the 1950s
National Wildlife Federation's Ranger Rick - Initially designed as a forest service educational character
Ocean Conservancy's Sea Turtle - First appeared as a local beach cleanup campaign logo
World Wildlife Fund's Panda - Originally designed by Sir Peter Scott as a logo for saving money on printing costs