National Animal of India

 

National Animal of India: Royal Bengal Tiger

National Animal of India

The national animal of India is the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris tigris. The Bengal Tiger is a striped animal with a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. The Royal Bengal tiger is the symbol of strength, agility, and grace. The Royal Bengal Tiger is majestic, regal and lethal at the same time which makes it one of the most distinguished carnivores among the Indian fauna. It is known for its mystic and charming features that set it apart from the rest of the wild animals found anywhere in India. It is these qualities that makes it the national animal of India. 

National Animal of India: Scientific Classification

The scientific classification of the national animal of India, Royal Bengal Tigers is as follows:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Clade	Synapsida
Class	Mammalia
Order	Carnivora
Family	Felidae
Genus	Panthera
Species	Panthera tigris
Subspecies	Panthera tigris tigris