Nilgiri Tahr is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, and it is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
Habitat
- It is found in the open montane grassland habitat of the rainforest ecoregion.
- It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- Key Habitat is Eravikulam National Park ( Kerala)
Protection Status
- IUCN Status: Endangered
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule 1
Threats
- Habitat loss (mainly from domestic livestock and spread of invasive plants)
- Poaching,
- Populations of these animals are small and isolated, making them vulnerable to local extinction,
- Climate Change
Source: The Indian Express