Stories
Nilgiri tahr
Scientific Name
Nilgiritragus hylocrius
IUCN Status
Endangered (EN)
Lifespan
17 years in captivity
Population
3122
Weight
50-100 kg
Range
Nilgiris, southern Western Ghats
Habitat Type
High elevation Shola grasslands (1200-2600 m)
Threats
Poaching, habitat loss & fragmentation
Did You Know
Large males with a silvery back are called saddlebacks
Also Known As
Varaiaadu
Film
The Endangered Nilgiri Tahr: South India's Only Mountain Ungulate
Conservation
An Appeal to Tourists: Stop Feeding the Nilgiri Tahr
Green Humour
Tahr versus Tarred: What Would You Choose?
Infographic
Nilgiri Tahr: Facts, Habitat, and Protection Status
Species
Clouds, Hills, and Sightings of the Nilgiri Tahr
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