I kinda find the crash bandicoot run endearing, but I'd support a change if it's what people who actually play the race want.
Also holy crap I never thought about it until reading OP's post, but it is weird that Raen and Xaela have the same animations despite basically being from different worlds culturally speaking. It makes sense that they should have separate ways of reacting to their experiences. I want this now.
I also want more tail movement in our animations.