3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The Lion
• The Asiatic lion, in India, is now found in
only one pocket located in the Gir National
Park of the state of Gujarat. Their main pr
ey species consist of Nilgai, Chital, Sambh
ar, Goats, Buffaloes and occasionally also
other smaller animals. The lions of Gir hav
e made it a habit of killing livestock and so
metimes even camels.
8. The Sambar Deer
• The Sambar Deer is the most widely
spread 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
woodlands and scrublands. Their numbers
have dwindled to a large extent and they
feature on the endangered list.
11. Recent extinctions
• Illustration of a Himalayan Quail from A. O. Hume's
work. Last seen in 1876
• The exploitation of land and forest resources by humans
along with hunting and trapping for food and sport has
led to the extinction of many species in India in recent
times. These species include mammals such as the
Indian / Asiatic Cheetah, Javan
Rhinoceros and Sumatran Rhinoceros.[14] While some of
these large mammal species are confirmed extinct, there
have been many smaller animal and plant species
whose status is harder to determine.
14. Flora Of India
• The Flora of India is one of the richest of the
world due to a wide range of climate, topography
and environments in the country.With about
47000 species of plant species, it occupies tenth
place in the world and fourth in Asia. It is thought
there are over 15000 species of flowers in
India,which account for 6 percent of the total
plant species in the world.[1] and probably many
more species. Whilst the list comprises
indigenous types, others have been introduced
to India and may be included.
15. Fauna
• India is home to several well known large
mammals including the Asian Elephant, Bengal
Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Sloth
Bear and Indian Rhinoceros, often engrained
culturally and religiously often being associated
with deities. Other well known large Indian
mammals include ungulates such as the
rare Wild Asian Water buffalo,
common Domestic Asian Water
buffalo, Nilgai, Gaur and several species of deer
and antelope.
