Top 15 interesting facts about "Tiger"
There are many interesting things about tiger. Following are Top 15 interesting things among them:
There are many interesting things about tiger. Following are 15 interesting things among them:
1. Tiger is the 'national animal' of India.
2. Tiger was adopted as the national animal of India by Wildlife Board of India in 1972 replacing lion.
3. It was chosen as the national animal of India due to its presence in large parts of the country.
4. The tiger symbolizes the prosperity of India's wildlife.
5. Tiger's body is strong and brown in color with black stripes.
6. Tiger has a long tail. His padded legs have sharp claws.
7. The tiger weighs up to 300 kg.
8. Tigers are excellent swimmers. Tigers can swim for a distance of up to 6 kilometers.
9. The tiger belongs to the cat family. It seems like a big cat.
10. Tigers are generally found in forests.
11. Tiger is fond of blood and meat. It is a very cruel wild animal.
12. To protect tigers in India, 'Project Tiger' was launched in 1973.
13. Since the launch of 'Project Tiger', there has been a gradual increase in the tiger population.
14. In India, tiger hunting is completely banned.
15. To increase awareness about the dwindling tiger population and its conservation, 'World Tiger Day' is celebrated throughout the world on 29 July every year.
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