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The Nilgiri tahr is a stocky goat with short, coarse fur and a bristly mane. Males are larger than females and of darker colour when mature. Both sexes have curved horns, reaching up to 40 cm (16 in) for males and 30 cm (12 in) for females. Adult males weigh 80 to 100 kg (180 to 220 lb) and stand about 100 cm (39 in) tall at the shoulder.
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Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. [8] It has references from Tamil Sangam Literature like Cilappatikaram and Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi. In 2023, Tamil nadu government has declared October 7 as Nilgiri Tahr Day in honour of E. R. C. Davidar [9]
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Mukurthi National Park. Mukurthi National Park (MNP) is a 78.46 km 2 (30.3 sq mi) protected area located in the western corner of the Nilgiris Plateau west of Ootacamund hill station in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu state in the Western Ghats mountain range of South India. The park was created to protect its keystone species, the Nilgiri tahr.
The Nilgiri Mountains form a part of the Western Ghats in northwestern Tamil Nadu, southern Karnataka and eastern Kerala in South India. They are located at the trijunction of the three states and connect the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats. At least 24 of the Nilgiri Mountains' peaks are above 2,000 m (6,600 ft), with the highest peak being ...
Tiger in Mudumalai National Park Endangered Nilgiri tahr, state animal of Tamil Nadu. There are more than 2000 species of fauna that can be found in Tamil Nadu. [1] This rich wildlife is attributed to the diverse relief features as well as favorable climate and vegetation in the Indian state. [2]
Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of Kerala. www.eravikulam.org. Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km 2 national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala in India. The park is situated between 10º05'N and 10º20' north, and 77º0' and 77º10' east and is the first national park in Kerala.