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National heritage animal of India:  Elephant was declared officially as the National Heritage Animal by the Union government with an aim to preserve big animals like elephants in a big way. The Ministry also plans to amend Wildlife (Protection) Act for setting up of National Elephants Conservation Authority (NECA) as the tiger conservation has been constituted in the country.

To secure the future for elephants in India, such move is undoubtedly an initiative measure by the government. According to the task force, there are over 25,000 elephants in the country, including 3,500 in zoos and temples-- particularly in southern region like Kerala and north-eastern parts of the country.