TIGER is the National Animal of India. It is scientifically known as Panthera Tigris. Tiger is scientifically known as Panthera Tigris. It is a member of the Felidae family and the largest of the four ‘big cats’ of the Panthera genus. On an average, a tiger is about 13 feet in length and 150 kilograms in weight. The pattern of dark vertical stripes that overlay near-white to reddish-orange fur is the distinct recognition of a tiger. By nature, the tiger is a keen predator and carnivore. The Panthera Tigris is a native of the eastern and southern Asia.
Choice of Tiger as National Animal
Tiger was chosen as the National animal of India due to its grace, strength, agility and enormous power. As the tiger is also considered as the king of Jungle, it was an obvious choice for the National Animal category. Since time immemorial, the tiger has been considered as a Royal Animal.
The Tiger as the National Animal of India symbolizes the power, strength, elegance, alertness, intelligence and endurance of the nation. The tiger is the symbol of India's wealth of wildlife.The rare combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger great respect and high esteem.The government of India launched the Project Tiger in 1973 to protect the royal animal.
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