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บทเรียนที่ 1 National Animals of ASEAN Countries
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Thailand
The elephant is the national
animal of Thailand. Elephants are an
important part of Thai culture and the Thai way of life. They also play an
integral role in the monarchy. The flag of Thailand used to be a white
elephant on a red background. In May 1998, the Cabinet approved the
designation of March 13 as Thai Elephant Day to raise and sustain public
awareness of the importance of elephants.
The kouprey is the national animal of Cambodia. It is a wild-ox like
creature. It lives in herds of up to 20. The kouprey is one of the world's
rarest mammals. Prince Sihanouk of Cambodia designated the kouprey as the
country's national animal in 1960.
Indonesia
The Komodo Dragon is the national animal of Indonesia. They are the biggest and heaviest lizards on Earth.
They are found on Komodo island in Indonesia.
The Philippines
The
national animal of the Philippines is the carabao, the Asian Water Buffalo.The carabao (water buffalo) is still a very
important draught-animal on the rice-fields. The carabao is also used for
pulling activities in the forest. If not working, the water buffalo can
be seen while it is resting, many times in a place of water and mud.
Malaysia
The Malayan Tiger is
the national animal of Malaysia. It habitats the southern and central parts of
the Malay Peninsula. A tiger is depicted in the coat of arms of Malaysia.
It symbolizes bravery and strength to Malaysians. It is also the nickname of
the Malaysian national football team.
Cambodia
Singapore
The lion is the symbol
of Singapore and where the State derives its name. The name
"Singapore" comes from the Malay "Singapura", which means
Lion City. The figure of a lion appears on the left side of the Coat of Arms of
Singapore. The lion symbolises courage, strength and excellence.
Laos
The national animal of
Laos is Indian elephant. Laos is historically known as Lan Xang, or Land of a
Million Elephants. But today there are as few as 1,500 including both wild and
domesticated elephant in Laos.
- Myanmar
The tiger is the
national animal of Myanmar. The Hukaung Valley Tiger Reserve in Myanmar is the
world's largest tiger sanctuary.
Vietnam
The water buffalo is the national animal of Vietnam. It is
common in the southern regions of the country. It is a large black animal with
huge curving horns.
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