The national animal of India is the tiger.
The Royal Bengal tiger is the national animal of India.
The lion was the national animal of India until 1972.
The reasons for choosing the tiger as the national animal are given below:
The tiger is abundant in the forests of India.
The tiger is a symbol of India's wildlife wealth.
Conservation of the tiger is essential for the protection of India's environment.
The strength and power of the tiger represent the national character of India.
