prasad1
Active member
I am suggesting a new national animal, one of the great symbols of India, an animal deeply embedded in our culture and an animal that commands respect among people: The Indian elephant. This animal has changed the history of the world, and India mastered the art of domesticating it thousands of years ago. It changed the course of many battles and was the vehicle to transport timber and a host of other heavy materials. This service not only facilitated great architectural feats across Asia but also created infrastructure for development. It would have been impossible to create the railway tracks of the 19th century without the working elephant.
The animal’s religious significance is also well-known the world over. India has 30,000 Asiatic elephants out of a total world population of 50,000. This is the wild animal that has served our nation. It is truly our national animal and deserves this tag. My vote is for it.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/analy...india-s-national-animal/article1-1352842.aspx
