Important Facts For Prelims
Nilgiri Tahr
- 13 Feb 2020
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- Scientific Name: Nilgiritragus hylocrius
- Habitat: Western Ghats in southern India (Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
- Threatened By: Hunting, habitat loss (mainly from domestic livestock and spread of invasive plants), climate change
- Protection Status:
- IUCN Red List: Endangered
- Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
