Indian Wildlife

The National Bird of India

• The national bird of India
is a peacock. It is the
national bird of India
because of their long
majestic tails, the female
peacock does not have
as majestic a tail as a
male peacock. The male
peacock has many
feathers that look like
eyes to prevent getting
damaged or killed.
 The National Animal of India
• The national animal of India is a tiger. The
tiger is the national animal of India
because of their majestic ways. Tigers
aren’t always black & orange they are
normally white & black in very, very cold
places, normally they are very hard to see.
 Snow Leopard
• The Snow Leopard is white or smokey
-gray with yellow and black patterns on the
fur. The Snow Leopard's large paws and
long hind limbs give them agility in the
snow and mountains, and a well-
developed chest help adapt to mountain
air.
 The Elephant
• Elephants are intelligent herbivore animals
that live in family groups. The Indian (or
Asian) elephant is smaller than the
African, but it is still huge. Only some of
the males have tusks. Their trunks are
used to get water and food, as well as for
breathing.
One of the major threats to the Indian
elephant is a destruction of its habitat by
humans.
 The Lion
• The Asiatic lion, in India, is now found in o
nly one pocket located in the Gir
National Park of the state of Gujarat.
Their main prey species consist of Nilgai,
Chital, Sambhar
, Goats, Buffaloes and occasionally also ot
her smaller animals. The lions of Gir have
made it a habit of killing livestock and som
etimes even camels.
 The Sambar Deer
• The Sambar Deer is the most widely sprea
d deer species in the world, covering many
countries in the Asian continent. It is also
one of the larger members of the deer
family. Their population is large and
spread to almost every corner of India.
They do not appear on the endangered list
. The specimens found in central India
appear to be larger than those found in
other regions.
 The Blue Bulls
• Blue bulls, despite their constant conflict
with villagers across almost every part of
India, are still present in large numbers.
Even though they might be quite
commonly seen, a good size male
presents quite an awesome picture.
 The Indian Gazelle
• This is the smallest asiatic antelope. Most
males have very short horns, although
some grow to a length of 25 - 30cms.
These gazelles are found mostly in open w
oodlands and scrublands. Their numbers
have dwindled to a large extent and they
feature on the endangered list.
 Animals of India
• As you can see India has many beautiful
animals to see and visit. So, if you go to
India make sure you visit these animals.

By
Wade Williams
4R
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