Auburn does not have two mascots. Auburn's athletics teams are the Tigers and the mascot's name is Aubie. War Eagle is Auburn's battle cry and the symbol is a live golden eagle named Aurea, or War Eagle VIII, who lives at the Southeaster Raptor Center in Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Why do the Auburn Tigers say War Eagle?

Elated at their team's play and taking the bird's presence as an omen of success, Auburn students and fans began to yell 'War Eagle' to spur on their team. At the game's end, the eagle took a sudden dive, crashed into the ground, and died.”

What is the mascot for Auburn University?

Aubie the Tiger. Aubie, Auburn University's tiger mascot, is in his 37th season as a spirit leader and goodwill ambassador for Auburn University. A popular character among Auburn fans and one of the most animated mascots in the country, Aubie is the living spirit of Auburn.