Third Synchronized Survey of Nilgiri Tahr Begins
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department conducted the third synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr from April 24–27, 2026, across its entire habitat range.
- The exercise is part of the flagship Project Nilgiri Tahr aimed at long-term conservation of the State animal.
- The survey is being carried out in coordination with the Kerala Forest Department for simultaneous population estimation across the Western Ghats.
- Launched on October 12, 2023, the project focuses on habitat management, population monitoring, and use of scientific tools.
- The 2026 survey covers over 3,100 km across 14 forest divisions, 43 ranges, 124 beats, and 177 survey ....
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