Himachal Pradesh State Symbols
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- State Animal :Snow Leopard
Snow leopard is the state animal of Himachal Pradesh. The snow leopard (panthera uncia) is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia It is listed as endangered on the International Union Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Snow leopards have long, thick fur, and their base colour varies from smoky grey to yellowish tan, with whitish underparts
- State Bird :Jujurana Jujurane (Westem Tragopan)
Jujurana Jujurane (Westem Tragopan) is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh Western Tragopan was chosen keeping in view its beauty and decreasing number in Himachal Pradesh. Western Tragopan is popularly known as the King of the Birds’. It was accorded the status of state bird of Himachal Pradesh in 2007
- State Tree : Deodar Doodar (Cedrus deodara)
Deodar Doodar (Cedrus deodara) is the state tree of Himachal Pradosh. The specific epithet Deodara’ is derived from Sanskrit Devadaru’ refers to Tree of the Gods’ or ‘timber of the gods another opinion suggests that the word ‘Deodar’ is derived from a historical Indian State. It is the strongest Indian coniferous wood owing to its anti-fungal, insect-repellent and anti-bacterial properties. It uses as valuable construction material.
- State Flower : Pink Rhododendron
Pink rhododendron is the state flower of Himachal Pradesh. It is a very beautiful flower with pink coloured petals. Its botanical name is rhododendron campanulatum According to the reports of Intemational Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). pink rhododendron comes under the endangered species of flower.
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