Indian Tiger

The national animal of India is Royal Bengal Tiger is one of the world’s most beautiful wild animal and the second largest kinds of the tiger. India’s national animal, Royal Bengal Tiger, is the sign of courage, fearlessness, and cleverness. As they are a unique, strongest, talented, and majestic animal, Royal Bengal Tiger is considered as the national animal of India.

The Royal Bengal Tiger lives in the forest of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Orissa, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh (eco India). In 2014, there are approximately 2226 tigers left in the wild of India (National Geographic). Royal Bengal tiger is not only the national animal symbol of India but also the identity of the country.

Some facts of The Bengal tiger

Common Name: Royal Bengal Tiger

Scientific Name: Panthera tigris tigris

Adopted in: 1972

Found in: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka

Habitat: Grasslands, forests, mangrove vegetation

Eating Habits: Carnivorous

Average weight: Male – 220 Kg; Female – 140 Kg

Average Length: Male – upto 3 m; Female - upto 2.6 m

Average Lifespan: 8-10 years in wild

Average Speed: 60km/h

Conservation Status: Endangered (IUCN Red List)

Current number: 2500 in 2016

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