Nilgiri tahr  (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)

Species information

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Authentication

Authenticated (18/6/03) by Mohan Alembath. President, Nilgiri Tahr Foundation.

Glossary

  • Gestation: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth.
  • Re-introductions: attempts to establish a native species back into an area where it previously occurred.
  • Rut: the mating season

References

  1. IUCN Red List (May, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Eravikulam National Park (April, 2008)
    http://www.eravikulam.org/managementplan.htm
  3. Munnar.com (April, 2008)
    http://www.munnar.com/munnartahr/nilgiritahrmunnar.htm
  4. Alembath, M. (2003) Pers. comm.
  5. Macdonald, D. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals.Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  6. SAHYADRIS: MOUNTAINS OF THE MONSOON (Gorgas Science Foundation) (2002, d. Sandesh Kadur).
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