Tahr - Wikipedia
WEBTahr. Tahrs[a] (/ tɑːrz / TARZ, / tɛərz / TAIRZ) or tehrs (/ tɛərz / TAIRZ) [1][2] are large artiodactyl ungulates related to goats and sheep. There are three species, all native to Asia.
Himalayan Tahr Facts, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Baby, Pictures
WEBThe Himalayan Tahr, also known as kaarth, meshi, and taheer, is a species of grazing ungulates that are found in parts of the Himalayan mountain range. This large mammal is a relative of the wild goat and is specially adapted to …
Nilgiri tahr - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western and Eastern Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India.
Himalayan tahr - Wikipedia
WEBThe Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) is a large even-toed ungulate native to the Himalayas in southern Tibet, northern India, western Bhutan and Nepal. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List , as the population …
10 Facts About Nilgiri Tahrs - Owlcation
WEBDec 15, 2023 — The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered animal native to India, where they must compete for food, face loss of habitation, are poached for their meat, and die due to disease.
Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) - Quick facts - Ultimate Ungulate
WEBNilgiri tahr are endemic to the Western Ghats mountain range of southern India. They are typically found in grassy meadow habitats near cliff faces (used for refuge from predators) at elevations of 1,200-2,600 m. Lower elevation forests are avoided. The approximate range is depicted in the map below.
10 questions about tahr - Conservation blog
WEBAug 7, 2020 — In winter male tahr (bull tahr) develop a thick reddish to dark brown coat, with a lighter coloured ‘lion-like’ mane. Bull tahr are highly prized as trophy animals by recreational and commercial hunters.
Population assessment of the Endangered Nilgiri tahr
WEBMar 18, 2020 — The Nilgiri tahr Nilgiritragus hylocrius is an Endangered species of mountain ungulate endemic to the Western Ghats of India, a biodiversity hotspot. Habitat fragmentation, hunting and a restricted range are the major threats to this species.
Nilgiri Tahr – Thiruvananthapuram Natural History Museum
WEBThe Nilgiri tahr is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western and Eastern Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India. It inhabits the open montane grassland habitat of the South Western Ghats montane rain forests ecoregion.
Threats and Conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr - Think Wildlife …
WEBMay 28, 2023 — The mist-clad peaks of the Western Ghats in southern India conceal a magnificent creature, adapted perfectly to its rugged terrain. With its thick woolly coat, curved horns, and piercing gaze, the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) exudes an …