Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn) is the National Flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial.
National Symbols
| Title | Symbol |
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| National Fruit | Mango |
| National River | Ganga |
| National Tree | Indian Banyan |
| National Animal | Royal Bengal tiger |
Malaysia, country of Southeast Asia, lying just north of the Equator, that is composed of two noncontiguous regions: Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung Malaysia), also called West Malaysia (Malaysia Barat), which is on the Malay Peninsula, and East Malaysia (Malaysia Timur), which is on the island of Borneo.
Well, Malayan tigers in the wild are found mainly in the states of Pahang, Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu while smaller numbers are dispersed in the jungles of some other states of Peninsular Malaysia. They are not found in Sabah or Sarawak, however, so don't go there to find them.
The ISO code for renminbi is CHY. The national animal of China is the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanolueca), a bear native to south-central China. The Chinese dragon is a legendary creature appearing in Chinese mythology and folklore.
Adults only weigh around 120 kilograms, or 260 pounds, while females are slightly lighter at an average 100 kilograms (equivalent to about 220 pounds). The males reach about 235 centimetres from head to tail, while females are approximately two metres long.
Speed at Which Tigers Run
Despite weighing hundreds of kilograms -- up to 500 pounds -- tigers can reach top speeds of 49 to 65 kilometers per hour (35 to 40 miles per hour). They can sustain this speed only over short distances.Key strategies:
- Protect tigers and their habitat.
- Build capacity in range states.
- Reduce human-tiger conflict.
- Conduct scientific research on tigers to help inform conservation strategies.
- Promote tiger-friendly policies.
- Monitor tiger numbers, population trends, and threats to tigers and their habitats.
Recently, our Malayan tigers have been classified as 'Critically Endangered' species under the IUCN Red List, with less than 200 left in the wild today.
Male Malayan tigers can be as long as 7 ½ feet and weigh about 260 pounds, which is only about one-tenth of the weight of a large giraffe. They have dark, reddish-orange fur with skinny black stripes and white fur around their eyes like they're wearing white eyeliner. Their stomach and cheeks are white, too.
Malayan tiger is valuable for people on the plantations because it keeps number of wild boars under control (wild boars reduce yield of commercially important crops). Malayan tiger is the apex predator. The only natural enemies of Malayan tigers are humans.
Sun bears are the smallest among the bear species and are strong tree climbers. They are also known as honey bears (beruang madu). There are two subspecies of sun bear in Malaysia; the Malayan sun bear found in the Asian mainland and Sumatra, and the Bornean sun bear found only in Borneo.
Malaysia is split into two parts by the South China sea. Both of Malaysia's territories are home to two of the sub species of elephants. Peninsula Malaysia is home to the mainland Asian elephant (Maximus elephas indicus) and Borneo is home to the so called pygmy elephants (Maximus elephas borneensis).
Coat of Arms: Adopted in 1965, the Malaysian coat of arms features two tigers supporting a shield (which serves as a representation of the Malaysian states), a crescent and 14-point star at the top. The national motto, "Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu" (Unity is Strength) in on the ribbon below.
Large prey exists, such as the Sumatran rhinoceros, the Malayan tapir, mouse deer, barking deer, sambar deer, wild boar and Bornean bearded pigs. Gaurs and Asian elephants can also be found.
Sharks alive! In the Coral Triangle of Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, there are very many shark species. In Malaysian waters there are 68 species, of which 50 can be regularly seen in Sabah's seas, to include one freshwater species in the Kinabatangan River.
Camera trap surveys from 2010-2013 have estimated that only 250-340 Malayan tigers remain, potentially a halving of the previous estimate of 500 individuals. In 2008, Malaysia committed to doubling its tiger population to 1,000 animals by 2020.
Malaysia has 10 monkey species, divided between langurs and macaques. Proboscis monkeys, the world's largest monkey, are a langur species endemic to Borneo. Macaque species include the crab-eating macaque and the pig-tailed macaque. The world's largest cattle species, the seladang, is found in Malaysia.
When it comes to nature, Cameron Highlands is a rich ecological valley with astounding wildlife and mesmerising floral species. Clouded leopards and even tigers have been spotted in Cameron Highlands, till today. The highland forest is indeed teeming with creatures, but only if you know where to look.
Malayan Tiger Facts
| Kingdom: Five groups that classify all living things | Animalia |
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| Average Litter Size: The average number of babies born at once | 3 |
| Main Prey: The food that the animal gains energy from | Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar |
| Predators: Other animals that hunt and eat the animal | Human |
Lion – 15 nations
Of the 15 countries that claim the lion as their symbol, seven are located in Africa: Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The United Kingdom also claims the real lion as a national symbol thanks to England.National animals
| Country | Name of animal | Scientific name (Latin name) |
|---|
| Jamaica | Red-billed streamertail | Trochilus polytmus |
| Japan | Green pheasant (national bird) | Phasianus versicolor |
| Carp (national fish) | Cyprinus carpio |
| Kenya | Lion | Panthera leo |
Lions are found in parts of Africa and Eurasia. In Africa, lions live in Eastern African countries like Kenya and Tanzania as well as the Southern African countries like South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. In Eurasia, lions live within the Gir Forest of northwestern India.
