Karnataka

What is the State animal of Karnataka?

State animal of Karnataka

Elephant – Karnataka state animal

The state animal of Karnataka is elephant, which is found in many parts of the state. The elephant is a symbol of power and strength, and it is also considered to be a sign of good luck.

Elephant Physical Characteristic

The elephant is a huge creature, with a long nose and two large ears. The animal’s back is high, the legs are strong and the body is covered with dark gray skin. Thailand Elephants are mostly grayish or brown in colour. They flap their ears to move air around their body, sort of like a fan!

Scientific Classification of Elephant

SCIENTIFIC NAME LOXODONTA AFRICANA POPULATION SIZE ABOVE 15,000
KINGDOM ANIMALIA LIFE SPAN 60-75 YRS
PHYLUM CHORDATA WEIGHT 3,600-5,400
CLASS MAMMALIA HEIGHT 3-3.5 M
ORDER PROBOSCIDEA LENGTH 2.2-4 M
FAMILY ELEPHANTIDAE TOP SPEED 40 KM/H

It is a herbivorous animal that lives in herds and depends on its noise to communicate. Females look after their young, who live in the herd until they reach adulthood.

Fun Facts about Elephant – Thailand national animal

  • Elephant is the official and native animal of Karnataka State.
  • Elephants are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants.
  • Elephants need up to 150kg of food per day.
  • Elephants use their tusks to dig for ground water. An adult elephant needs to drink around 50 gallons of water a day.
  • Elephants are the largest land-living mammals on Earth.
  • Elephants use their tusks for many things, including digging for water or food, lifting objects, and fighting.
  • Elephants have excellent memories and can remember things for a long time.
  • The elephant brain is larger than any other land animal.
  • They flap their ears to move air around their body, sort of like a fan!
  • There are two species of elephants: African and Asian.
  • The average elephant eats up to 300 pounds of food per day!
  • Elephants have around 150,000 muscle units in their trunk.
  • Elephants can live to be over 70 years old.
  • A baby elephant is called a calf.

Why is elephant the state animal of Karnataka?

In Karnataka, the elephant is considered a symbol of strength and perseverance. It is also one of the most revered animals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The elephant has been used as a symbol in Karnataka since its formation as a state in 1956.