Nilgiri Tahr

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Concept :

• • The Nilgiri Tahr, also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, is an endangered wild goat species endemic to the southern Western Ghats mountain range in India.
  • It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.

Habitat:

• Found in open montane grasslands (shola grasslands) at elevations of 1200 to 2600 meters.
• Historically, their range encompassed a larger portion of the Western Ghats, but today they are restricted to scattered pockets in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Physical Characteristics

• Stocky build with short, coarse fur and a bristly mane.
• Males are larger and darker than females, with both sexes having curved horns.
• Males’ horns can grow up to 40 cm, while females’ horns reach around 30 cm.
• Nicknamed as Mountain Monarch for their surefootedness on steep cliffs.

Conservation Status

• Listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.
• Protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.