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Find Nilgiri Tahr Known Locally Nilgiri Ibex stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection. Post a comment! Head to body length measures about 80 to 140 cm. The Nilgiri tahr inhabits the open montane grassland habitat of the South Western Ghats montane rain forests ecoregion. Wild ungulates such as the Nilgiri tahr play an important role in maintaining ecosystem structure, and are also determinants of predator populations. Give wider berth to Nilgiri Tahr Posted by: Suresh K L on Sep 30, 2011 Being endemic to South-Western ghats, Niligiri Tahr occurs in a few protected parks of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and their number stands between 2000-3000 is known fact. The length of tail about 9 to 14 cm. Find the perfect nilgiri tahr stock photo. The social behavior of Nilgiri tahr was compared with that of related species. They are about 80 to 107 cm high at the shoulder.

Nilgiri tahr (Hemitragus hylocrius) were observed in the wild in Eravikulam National Park, Kerala, India.Agonistic and sexual behaviors were described and classified by social function. The weight of adult Nilgiri tahr is between 50 to 100 kg. At elevations from 1,200 to 2,600 m (3,900 to 8,500 ft), the forests open into large grasslands interspersed with pockets of stunted forests, locally known as sholas.These grassland habitats are surrounded by dense forests at the lower elevations. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. Create an account. Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri ibex) is Schedule – I animal, according to wildlife (Protection) act, 1972 and classified as Endangered (EN) by the IUCN. No need to register, buy now! there doesn't seem to be anything here. comment; share; save; hide. specific habitat needs, and persistent threats, the global population of Nilgiri tahr is estimated to be only around 2,000–3,000. A key site for the survival of Nilgiri tahr is the Anamalai Hills within the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, which harbors the second largest population of the species after the Eravikulam National Park in Kerala. report; no comments (yet) sorted by: q&a (suggested) best top new controversial old random live (beta) Want to add to the discussion? submitted 4 minutes ago by jeffrinissac. Found only in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India, the Nilgiri tahr is restricted to montane grasslands, an ecosystem particularly vulnerable to climate change. Nilgiri tahr .