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New Habitat for Nilgiri Tahr
August 2 , 2026
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- Varayattumudy in Idukki district, Kerala, has emerged as a major habitat for the endangered Nilgiri tahr, with its population increasing significantly.
- The Nilgiri tahr population has risen from around 50 in 2022 to nearly 150 after habitat restoration efforts.
- The Kerala Forest Department completed eco-restoration across 22.5 hectares by removing invasive exotic plants and restoring natural grasslands.
- The area's grasslands, shola forests, rocky cliffs, and cool climate provide a suitable habitat for the species.
- The Forest Department has strengthened protection measures and proposed an eco-tourism trekking programme to support conservation and provide sustainable livelihoods for local tribal communities.
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