The second synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr, Tamil Nadu’s State animal, has concluded successfully, according to a press release issued by the Environment, Climate Change & Forests ...

At 7 am on Thursday, our trek begins, marking the first day of Tamil Nadu’s second synchronised Nilgiri Tahr survey. The air is crisp, the terrain unforgiving—rocky slopes, steep gorges ...

Home to over half of the population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.The sanctuary is located in Idukki district of ...

CHENNAI: The three-day synchronised Nilgiri tahr survey began on Monday, with the focus on identifying small isolated populations, which are on the verge of local extinction. On Day 1, 140 teams ...

CHENNAI: The results of a first-of-its-kind successful quick capture and release operation of a Nilgiri Tahr, one of a few with a “football-size” inflammation on its body, has solved the years ...

A four-day interstate Nilgiri tahr census will begin on Thursday (April 24). According to Forest department officers, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will jointly conduct the census from April 24 to 27.

And apart from the Nilgiri Tahr, the park is also home to such majestic creatures as the Indian bison, tiger, leopard and Nilgiri Langur. As a tourist, you’ll be taken through the Rajamalai ...

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu forest department is considering captive breeding of the Nilgiri tahr, which is the state animal, to ensure long-term survivability. With the species now confined largely ...

Eravikulam National Park is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. (Photo: iStock) Kerala's famous Eravikulam National Park is all set to reopen on April 1, 2025. The park was closed for two months ...