Tamil_Nadu Nilgiri Tahr population rises

The Nilgiri Tahr population in India — Tamil Nadu>>> has increased to 1,364 in 2026, marking a 4.68% rise from last year and over 32% since 2024. This positive trend is attributed to Project Nilgiri Tahr, a flagship conservation initiative. The third synchronised survey, conducted between April 24 and 27, 2026, covered 177 blocks across 14 forest divisions in India — Tamil Nadu>>> and was coordinated with the India — Kerala>>> Forest Department. Ministers R. V. Ranjithkumar>>> and P. Rajeeve>>> released the findings. The Anamalai Hills remain the strongest habitat, holding 44.87% of the population, while the Nilgiris supports 29.25%. Officials, including Supriya Sule>>>, noted that forest fires limited further growth. The survey utilized an Android-based 'VARUDAI' mobile application for real-time data and involved collaborations with organizations like International Union for Conservation of Nature>>>-India, India — Wildlife Institute of India>>>, and World Wildlife Fund>>>-India.