Nilgiri Tahr population in State increases to 1,364, finds survey
A joint survey by Tamil Nadu and Kerala forest departments shows the Nilgiri Tahr population has increased to 1,364, marking a 32% rise since 2024. The conservation success is attributed to the 'Project Nilgiri Tahr' initiative across the Western Ghats.
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The recovery of an endangered species indicates the effectiveness of targeted conservation efforts and habitat protection in biodiversity hotspots.
The population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, Tamil Nadu’s State animal, has risen to an estimated 1,364, according to the third synchronised population survey, conducted jointly by the Tamil Nadu and Kerala Forest Departments.
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