Monument – Royal Bengal Tiger

“The magnificent Panthera Tigris, with a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes, the Royal Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of India. These prideful felines are solitary creatures known for their grace, strength, and agility.

The Lord of the Jungle, the Royal Bengal Tiger, was honored as the National Animal of India in April 1973. The Bengal Tiger has been a national symbol of India since the time of the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Royal Bengal tigers have a unique combination and pattern of strips, and no two tigers will appear to be the same. Tigers are famed for their glowing amber eyes and round pupils. They have acute eyesight and can perceive depth quite easily. With excellent night vision, these felines are known to hunt their prey during the night.

This magnificent creature is in danger because it is being poached for skin and bones. Skin is used for various purposes in various nations, whereas its bones are used for medicinal purposes in Asian countries. Various projects like Project Tiger, Save the Tiger campaign, etc., have been launched to conserve tigers in India.

Let’s join hands to protect the National Animal of India.”

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