Credit unions are like animals in several ways according to this presentation. They are loyal to their members, like animals are loyal to their families. They are selfless and not-for-profit, focusing on serving members rather than earning profits. Credit unions also accept all members of a family, mirroring how animal families stay together. The presentation compares additional attributes of credit unions to attributes of bees, birds, lions, and cats to emphasize how credit unions are low maintenance and serve their members' varied needs.