Nilgiri Tahr

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
foraging
gptkbp:adaptation steep terrain
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
territorial during mating season
gptkbp:body_style stocky
gptkbp:breeding_range 2-3 years
gptkbp:breeding_season October to December
September to November
year-round breeding possible
gptkbp:climate cool and moist
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent
gptkbp:color dark brown to gray
dark brown to grey
gptkbp:coloration seasonal changes
gptkbp:communication body language
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:WWF
protected areas
breeding programs initiated
protected under Indian law
wildlife sanctuaries established
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:2021
Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of biodiversity
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in the food chain
gptkbp:education maternal care of young
gptkbp:endemic_to gptkb:India
gptkb:Western_Ghats
gptkbp:family gptkb:Bovidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Blyth
gptkbp:food_options grasses
gptkbp:foraging_behavior early morning and late afternoon
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Nilgiritragus
gptkbp:gestation_period 6 months
gptkbp:group_size up to 30 individuals
gptkbp:habitat mountainous regions
grasslands
gptkbp:habitat_range 1,200 to 2,600 meters above sea level
gptkbp:height 70-90 cm
gptkbp:horns curved
curved and backward
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nilgiri Tahr
gptkbp:human_interaction tourism impact
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Wildlife_Protection_Act_1972
gptkbp:length 100-120 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Sivappu_Kaduva
gptkb:Nilgiri_Tahr
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:India
gptkb:Western_Ghats
gptkbp:population around 2,500 individuals
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators leopards
gptkbp:protected_area gptkb:Eravikulam_National_Park
gptkb:Nagarhole_National_Park
gptkb:Silent_Valley_National_Park
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Lamb_of_God
other mountain goats
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research ongoing
gptkbp:research_interest ecological studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Nilgiritragus_hylocrius
gptkbp:seasonal_activities migratory patterns observed
adaptations to weather changes
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
gptkbp:social_behavior gregarious
gptkbp:social_structure gptkb:social_hierarchy
herds
gptkbp:subspecies Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)
Nilgiritragus hylocrius hylocrius
Nilgiritragus hylocrius sondaicus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males establish territories
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
human-wildlife conflict
poaching
gptkbp:tourism_impact ecotourism
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and bleats
gptkbp:water_source streams and ponds
gptkbp:weight 50-70 kg
70-100 kg
50-100 kg
gptkbp:year 1840
gptkbp:young calves
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anamalai_Tiger_Reserve
gptkb:Kerala
gptkb:Kalakkad_Mundanthurai_Tiger_Reserve
gptkb:Western_Ghats
gptkb:Mudumalai_National_Park
gptkb:Munnar
gptkb:Wayanad
gptkb:Idukki
gptkb:Kalakkad_Mundanthurai
gptkb:Mudumalai
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5