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Nilgiri tahr numbers rise at ENP
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145 new calves this season, total Nilgiri tahr population touches 782
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145 new calves this season, total Nilgiri tahr population touches 782
The annual census of Nilgiri tahr held at Eravikulam National Park (ENP) has shown an increase of 145 new calves this season. This was a mild decline in new births compared to the 155 last year. The total number of Nilgiri tahrs in its natural habitat has increased from 723 to 782 this year.
Job J. Neriyamparambil, range officer, ENP, said that this year the census was held by a team of officials of the Forest Department from April 20 to 23.