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‘Saddleback’ Tahr in Mukurthi National Park radio-collared ahead of census
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Saddleback’ Tahr in Mukurthi National Park radio-collared ahead of census

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a first, the state forest department, with the help of World Wildlife Fund -India, has successfully radio-collared a fully-grown ‘saddleback’ Nilgiri Tahr in Mukurthi National Park. A team from WWF India led by scientist A Predit kept visiting Mukurthi, western catchment area of the Western Ghats, for two years, familiarising with a herd of Nilgiri Tahr. Since, it’s …

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Tarantula endemic to the Nilgiris could be under threat from habitat loss, climate change: Researchers
1 year, 2 months ago

Tarantula endemic to the Nilgiris could be under threat from habitat loss, climate change: Researchers

The Hindu  

October 04, 2023 02:52 pm | Updated 06:21 pm IST - UDHAGAMANDALAM Efforts need to be taken to study the population and distribution of a little-known species of tarantula, endemic to the Western Ghats, which is highly sought-after in the pet trade, say researchers. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu …

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T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
1 year, 11 months ago

T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday launched an initiative for the conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr, the State animal, at a cost of ₹25.14 crore. Under The Nilgiri Tahr project, the government plans to develop a better understanding of the Nilgiri Tahr population through surveys and radio telemetry studies; reintroduce the Tahrs to their historical habitat; address proximate threats; and …

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A timely intervention to safeguard State animal
2 years, 9 months ago

A timely intervention to safeguard State animal

The Hindu  

‘Project Nilgiri Tahr’, with an initial allocation of ₹10 crore announced in the Tamil Nadu Budget for conservation and expansion of habitat for the State animal, has come at a time when its population has started declining in parts of its highly fragmented range. “We have identified five distinct blocks where populations exist, which are possibly not interconnected.” In the …

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Watch: Rare Nilgiri Marten Spotted in Hilly Area Leaves Netizens in Awe
4 years, 2 months ago

Watch: Rare Nilgiri Marten Spotted in Hilly Area Leaves Netizens in Awe

News 18  

In a video that has recently surfaced on the internet, a Nilgiri marten is shown roaming around freely. Found mostly in forests & grasslands of Nilgiris & Western Ghats, this Beautiful & amazing mammal has deep brown fur coat & a bright yellow throat. Listed on IUCN Red List as vulnerable #NilgiriMarten.” Rare spotting of the beautiful & elusive Nilgiri …

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Dolphins to Olive Turtles, Rare Animals Enjoy the Freedom of a Quieter World in Pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins to Olive Turtles, Rare Animals Enjoy the Freedom of a Quieter World in Pandemic

News 18  

Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, there are various cases of rare and endangered species being spotted in different public places. Wolverine in Washington state’s Long Beach Peninsula The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife had got two pictures of a wolverine walking down a road near Long Beach Peninsula. Nilgiri Marten in Western Ghats The video of aboriginal and …

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