Nilgiri tahr - Wikipedia
The Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western and Eastern Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India.
NILGIRI TAHR - WWF-India
The Nilgiri tahr is the only mountain ungulate in southern India amongst the 12 species present in India. It is also the state animal of Tamil Nadu. The Nilgiri tahr, which used to be found along the entire …
Nilgiri Tahr: The Western Ghats' Endangered Guardian Makes a …
Jan 9, 2026 · Few beings would know the Western Ghats as well as the Nilgiri tahr. For centuries, the ungulate has freely roamed the wind-swept shola forests interspersed with grassland habitats. The …
Nilgiri Tahr - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is an ungulate that is endemic to India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. Despite its local name, it is more closely related to the sheep of the genus Ovis than the …
Nilgiri Tahr: The Little-known Mountain Monarch of the Anaimalai Hills
Jul 31, 2025 · But, there is also the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), a mountain monarch in its own right. This often overlooked species lives in the mountains of the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity …
Threats and Conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr - Think Wildlife Foundation
May 28, 2023 · The Nilgiri tahr is a herbivorous ungulate found in the southern Western Ghats of India. They are medium-sized animals with strong, sturdy legs, and a dark brown to black coat.
Nilgiritragus hylocrius Ogilby, 1837 - Nilgiri Tahr | Mammals
It has a patchy distribution in western ghats of southern Karnataka and Kerala. It is adapted to live in the undulating terrain at the elevations between 1200 and 2600 m. It prefers to feed on grasses and …
Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) - Quick facts
Nilgiri tahr are endemic to the Western Ghats mountain range of southern India. They are typically found in grassy meadow habitats near cliff faces (used for refuge from predators) at elevations of 1,200 …
Nilgiri Tahr: The Highland Gem of the Western Ghats
Feb 10, 2024 · The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is an endangered species of wild goat endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and …
Nilgiri Tahr, Endangered Mountain goat, Western Ghats, Eravikulam ...
The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius, former name is Hemitragus hylocrius) is an endangered mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. The species is found in a …