Published: 3rd May, 2024
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The three-day synchronised Nilgiritahr survey began recently, with the focus on identifying small isolated populations, which are on the verge of local extinction.
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- The Nilgiritahr is the only mountain ungulate in southern India amongst the 12 species present in India. It is also the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
- Habitat: A few scattered habitat patches within Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Historically they were present in much of the Western Ghats.
- The Eravikulam National Park in Anamalai hills, Kerala, is home to the largest population of the species.
- Conservation Status: Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.
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