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Eravikulam National Park : Birth Of Two Nilgiri tahr

Kumari Sonali

Eravikulam National Park : Birth Of Two Nilgiri tahr

Eravikulam National Park (ENP), a natural habitat for the endangered Nilgiri tahr, reported two tahr births recently.

  • Eravikulam National Park is Located In Kerala
  • It was declared as a National Park in 1978.
  • This is also the land of “Neelakurinji”, the flower that blooms once in twelve years.
  • The highest peak south of the Himalayas – The Anamudi (2695 meters) is situated in this park.
  • Important flora includes Actinodaphne bourdilloni, Microtropis ramiflora, Pittosporum tetraspermium, Eupatorium adenophorum, Strobilanthus Kunthianus (Neela Kurinji)
  • 29 Species of mammals are found here of which 5 are endemic to the Western Ghats.
  • The Nilgiri Tahr, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Nilgiri Langur, Tiger, Leopard, Giant Squirrel and wild dog are common.
  • Half the world population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr lives here.

Nilgiri Tahr:

  • It is a sure-footed ungulate that is endemic to the southern part of Western Ghats.
  • Scientific name: Nilgiritragus hylocrius
  • It is also the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
  • Conservation Status:
    • IUCN: “Endangered”
    • Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972 : Schedule 1

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