Category Archives: National Symbol
National Emblem
National Animal
The national animal is the Takin. This bovid is also associated with religious history and mythology. Today it is a rare animal, and its conservation status is “vulnerable.”It has a thick neck and short muscular legs.
National Tree
The Himalayan cypress (Cupressus torolusa) is the national tree of Bhutan. They are associated with religion, and may often be found near the religious structures and in the temperate zone between altitudes of 1800m and 3500m.