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Nilgiri Tahr

Santhosh Kumar 04/11/2023
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Nilgiri Tahr mind map Context Tamil Nadu's Project Allotted Rs 25 crores Launched in 2022 References The Hindu, WWF India Scientific name Nilgiritragus hylocrius Unique ungulate in India Among 12 species in the country Population 3,122 individuals in the wild As per World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India 2015 report Habitat Sure-footed ungulate Open montane grassland habitats Elevations from 1200 to 2600 m Distribution Endemic to Western Ghats Large populations in Nilgiris, Anamalais Smaller populations in Palani hills, Srivilliputtur Meghamalai, Agasthiyar ranges Largest population at Eravikulam National Park, Kerala Threats Habitat loss Occasional hunting For meat and skin Conservation status International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): Endangered Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972 Schedule I State Animal of Tamil Nadu Celebrates October 7 as Nilgiri Tahr Day In honor of ERC Davidar Cultural reference Mention in Tamil epic Silapathikaram As 'varai aadu'

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