The Nilgiri Tahr, scientifically known as Nilgiritragus hylocrius, is found in the Western Ghats of southern India.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List with an estimated population of around 3,000.
The Tamil Nadu government launched Project Nilgiri Tahr in 2023 to protect the species and declared it the State Animal.
Which of the following statements are true about the Nilgiri Tahr?
It is the only mountain ungulate species in southern India.Correct Answer
Its habitat includes elevations below 500 meters.Incorrect Answer
Eravikulam National Park hosts the largest population.Incorrect Answer
Project Nilgiri Tahr was launched after 2020.Incorrect Answer
Explanation:
The Nilgiri Tahr is indeed the only mountain ungulate species in southern India.
Its habitat is not below 500 meters but between 1,200 and 2,600 meters.
Eravikulam National Park does host the largest population (700-800), but Project Nilgiri Tahr was launched in 2023, after 2020, making option 1 the only completely true statement.
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By: susheel