The Hindu | April 23, 2013
Nilgiri tahr is endemic to the Eravikulam National Park of the Western Ghats and is a major attraction for tourists and environmentalists. Since Nilgiri tahr faces threat from carnivorous animals and natural factors, the Forest Department has adopted strict measures for their protection.
A preliminary unofficial survey this season found 47 newborns. An official of the Forest Department said that though the census may not yield an exact figure, it would provide a clear picture of whether there was an increase in their number. This in turn would the authorities help adopt strategies for the animal’s protection.
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nilgiri-tahr-census-begins/article4645893.ece
Initiative by Forest Department will end on April 28
- 30-member team will cover national park in Munnar
- Park will be divided into 13 blocks for the purpose
Nilgiri tahr is endemic to the Eravikulam National Park of the Western Ghats and is a major attraction for tourists and environmentalists. Since Nilgiri tahr faces threat from carnivorous animals and natural factors, the Forest Department has adopted strict measures for their protection.
A preliminary unofficial survey this season found 47 newborns. An official of the Forest Department said that though the census may not yield an exact figure, it would provide a clear picture of whether there was an increase in their number. This in turn would the authorities help adopt strategies for the animal’s protection.
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nilgiri-tahr-census-begins/article4645893.ece
