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1,303 Nilgiri Tahrs
August 9 , 2025
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- Tamil Nadu has recorded an estimated 1,303 Nilgiri Tahr in the second annual synchronised population survey.
- This year’s synchronised survey covered 177 blocks in Tamil Nadu — 36 more than in 2024.
- Tamil Nadu’s estimated Nilgiri Tahr population has increased to 1,303, up from 1,031 recorded the previous year.
- The Grass Hills National Park and Mukurthi National Park are the primary strongholds, with Grass Hills recording 334 Tahrs (up from 276 in 2024).
- Mukurthi holds 282 individuals (up from 203 last year).
- Around 155 Nilgiri Tahr are forming a transit population moving towards Kerala’s Eravikulam National Park.
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