The Endangered Nilgiri Tahr

The Nilgiri is the name given to a range of mountains spread across the borders among the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, and is hope to some truly amazing and endangered species... the Tahr is just one of them. I've never been so excited to see a goat before now! :)

They are unfortunately endangered, making the IUCN red list! : http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/9917/0

http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/9917/0

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JohnR

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Thanks for the promotion Morpheme ! :) Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful photo of a goat, truly classy! Posted 9 years ago
1. JohnR
  
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  thanks ferdy! :) Posted 9 years ago

Mark Ridgway

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Fabulous animal and photo.
I can't wait to get back there again. My spouse is from Kodaikanal and my last visit was before developing an interest in wildlife.
Thanks John. Posted 9 years ago
1. JohnR
  
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  Oh, you'll love coming back now then! India is a great biodiversity hotspot! :) Let me know if you come, and I can help with destination suggestions and contacts! :) Posted 9 years ago

RMFelix

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Most beautiful photo! Posted 9 years ago
1. JohnR
  
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  thanks. :) Posted 9 years ago

The Nilgiri tahr

The Nilgiri tahr known locally as the Nilgiri ibex or simply ibex, is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. Despite its local name, it is more closely related to the sheep of the ''Ovis'' genus than the ibex and wild goats of the ''Capra'' genus.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by JohnR