Shaktipadaji,
Though we say that Tiger is getting all the attention and not other animals, in various cultures Tiger has a position which no other animal has, except perhaps the elephant and to some extent the lion. In our childhood days, I remember our maid refusing to utter the word "bagha" saying that if she utters the name of the tiger than the tiger will come. Apart from fear, tiger was also held in awe due to its power and grace. The Tiger was found all throughout the country. At one point of time, like the Sun and wind, it was omnipresent and numerous. Fear, hatred, love, God, country are the most common unifying factors. Tiger is a potent combination of all these. We fear the tiger, hate it when it takes our cattle, rever it, admire its beauty and power. Personally I am humbled by its intelligence. Tiger is a mystery. No wonder it is part of our cultural identity.

Sabyasachi