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Nilgiri Tahr population in Tamil Nadu rises to 1,364, survey finds

· 5 min read·Source: The Hindu
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A survey found that the population of the Nilgiri Tahr — an endangered mountain ungulate and the state animal of Tamil Nadu — has increased to 1,364 in the state. The rise indicates positive results from conservation efforts, including Tamil Nadu's dedicated Nilgiri Tahr conservation project. The Nilgiri Tahr is found in the Western Ghats.

Key Facts & Details

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    Nilgiri Tahr population in Tamil Nadu rose to 1,364, per a survey.
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    The Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
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    It is an endangered mountain ungulate found in the Western Ghats.
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    The increase reflects positive conservation outcomes.
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    Tamil Nadu runs a dedicated Nilgiri Tahr conservation project.

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    The Nilgiri Tahr is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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    The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage biodiversity hotspot.
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The Nilgiri Tahr, whose population rose to 1,364 in a 2026 survey, is the state animal of which state?

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Background & Context

The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered ungulate endemic to the Western Ghats and the state animal of Tamil Nadu, which runs a focused conservation project.

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