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Tamil Nadu Conducts Second Nilgiri Tahr Survey in National Park

4/27/2025

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On Thursday, Tamil Nadu launched its second synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey in the breathtaking Akkamalai Grass Hills National Park. Braving rocky terrains, the dedicated team spotted nearly 100 Tahrs, gathering crucial data on their population growth and reproductive health in a 65 sq.km habitat, just after the breeding season.

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On Thursday, Tamil Nadu launched its second synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey in the breathtaking Akkamalai Grass Hills National Park. Braving rocky terrains, the dedicated team spotted nearly 100 Tahrs, gathering crucial data on their population growth and reproductive health in a 65 sq.km habitat, just after the breeding season.