<Tr> <Td> National animal </Td> <Td> Royal Bengal tiger </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> The Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is found only in the Indian subcontinent and can be found in most regions of the country . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> National aquatic animal </Td> <Td> Ganges river dolphin </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> The river dolphin is a freshwater or river dolphin found in the Indian subcontinent which is split into two subspecies, the Ganges river dolphin and the Indus river dolphin . The Ganges river dolphin has a sturdy, yet flexible, body with large flippers and a low triangular dorsal fin . It weighs up to 150kg . The calves are chocolate brown at birth and become grayish brown in adulthood with a smooth and hairless skin . Females are larger than males . It can only survive in pure and fresh water . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> National bird </Td> <Td> Indian peacock </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) is designated as the national bird of India . A bird indigenous to the subcontinent, peacock represents the unity of vivid colours and finds references in Indian culture . On February 1, 1963, The Government of India have decided to have the Peacock as the national bird of India . The decision has been taken after considering the views of the State Governments and the opinions expressed in the Press . <P> The question of selecting a national bird has been under consideration since the Tokyo conference of the International Council for Bird Preservation held in May 1960 . This matter was taken up by the Indian Board for Wild Life and the State Governments were also asked to give their views . Some of the other birds considered for the honour were the Great Indian Bustard, the Sarus crane, the "Garuda" and the Swan (Hamsa), the strongest contender being the Great Indian Bustard . </P> </Td> </Tr> <P> The question of selecting a national bird has been under consideration since the Tokyo conference of the International Council for Bird Preservation held in May 1960 . This matter was taken up by the Indian Board for Wild Life and the State Governments were also asked to give their views . Some of the other birds considered for the honour were the Great Indian Bustard, the Sarus crane, the "Garuda" and the Swan (Hamsa), the strongest contender being the Great Indian Bustard . </P>

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