NATIONAL ANIMAL

Tiger the magnificent animal is scientifically called the banthera tigers (Linnaeus),
The national animal of India is a rich coloured well striped animal with a short coat. The combination of grace, strength agility & enormous power as earned the tiger great respect & high esteem. Out of the a races of the species known the Indian race, The Royal Bengal tigers is found throughout the country & also in the neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh. 
It has exceptionally stout teeth, and the canines are the longest among living felids with a crown height of as much as 74.5 mm (2.93 in) or even 90 mm (3.5 in), total body length of up to 3.3 m (11 ft) and weighing up to 306 kg (670 lb). Its most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside.


Since then, the tiger population as shown a gradual increase & the census of 1993 puts the tiger population of the country at 3,750. So far 23 tigers reserve have been established in the country under this project, covering an area of 33,406 Sq.km.
The tiger needs to be emulated to remains alert & shift while working towards our goals in life.

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