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State Animal : Snow Leopard
Snow Leopard is the state animal of Himachal Pradesh . The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia syn Uncia Uncia) is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of central and South Asia.
It is listed as endangered on the International Union Conversation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened species because as of 2003. Snow Leopard have long , thick fur, and their base colour varies from smoky grey to yellowish tan , with whitish underparts.
State Bird : Jujurana
Jujurana (Western Tragopan) is thee 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 is also known as the Jujurana.
State Tree : Deodar
Deodar (Cedrus Deodara)is the state tree of Himachal Pradesh. The specific epithet of 'Deodara' is derived from sanskrit 'Devadaru' ,refers to' Tree of Gods' ;another opinion suggested that 'Deodar' is derived from a historical Indian state. It is the strongest Indian coniferous wood owing to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties. It is used as valuable construction material.
State Flower : Pink Rhododendron
Pink Rhododendron (Cedrus Deodara) is the state flower of Himachal Pradesh . it is very beautiful flowers with pink coloured petals. According to international Union of Conservation of Nature(IUCN) , Pink Rhododendron comes under the endangered species of flowers.
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