Nilgiri Tahr
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Author: Hawkkeye
Keywords: ungulates, goat-antelopes, caprine
Release date: 29 August 2021
File Size: n/a
Compatibility: All Game Versions
Description: Part of the Caprine Pack (http://www.ztcdd.org/DD/index.php?topic=11904.0)
Nilgiri Tahr is endangered species of caprid endemic to Western Ghats Mountains in Southern India. Nilgiri Tahrs prefer to live in groups.
(http://www.ztcdd.org/DD/ZTScreensHawkkeye/NilgiriTahr_Hawkkeye.jpg)
Additional info:
CaprinebyHawkkeye.zip: combined/CaprinebyHawkkeye.ztd
CaprinebyHawkkeye.zip: NilgiriTahrByHawkkeye.ztd
Previously part of hawkkeyesungulatespart2.ZTD
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Animal Type: hwnltahr
Nilgiri Tahr
The 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. It is the state animal
of Tamil Nadu. Despite its local name, it is more closely related to the sheep
of the genus Ovis than the ibex and wild goats of the genus Capra. The Nilgiri
tahr is a stocky goat with short, coarse fur and a bristly mane. Males are
larger than females and of darker colour when mature. Both sexes have curved
horns, reaching up to 40 cm (16 in) for males and 30 cm (12 in) for females.
Adult males weigh 80 to 100 kg (180 to 220 lb) and stand about 100 cm (39 in)
tall at the shoulder. Adult males develop a light grey area on their backs,
thus are called "saddlebacks". The Nilgiri tahr can be found only in India. It
inhabits the open montane grassland habitat of the South Western Ghats montane
rain forests ecoregion. At elevations from 1,200 to 2,600 m (3,900 to 8,500
ft), the forests open into large grasslands interspersed with pockets of
stunted forests, locally known as sholas. These grassland habitats are
surrounded by dense forests at the lower elevations. The Nilgiri tahrs
formerly ranged over these grasslands in large herds, but hunting and poaching
in the 19th century reduced their population. As few as 100 Nilgiri tahrs were
left in the wild by the end of 20th century. Since that time, their numbers
have increased somewhat; in a comprehensive study of the Nilgiri tahr
population in Western Ghats, the WWF-India has put the population at 3,122.[8]
Their range extends over 400 km (250 mi) from north to south, and Eravikulam
National Park is home to the largest population. Per the wildlife census
conducted by Kerala forest department in association with volunteers from
College of Forestry and Veterinary Science under Kerala Agricultural
University, from April 24–28, 2014, the number of animals in Eravikulam
National Park has increased to 894 individuals. This is the highest ever count
recorded in the national park, with the first census in 1996 finding only 640
tahrs. The other significant concentration is in the Nilgiri Hills, with
smaller populations in the Anamalai Hills, Periyar National Park, Palani
Hills, and other pockets in the Western Ghats south of Eravikulam, almost to
India's southern tip. A small population of tahrs numbering around 200 is
known to inhabit the Boothapandi, Azhakiyapandipuram, Velimalai, Kulasekaram,
and Kaliyal Ranges in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and another small
herd of less than 30 animals is known to inhibit Ponmudi Hills in Trivandrum
district of Kerala. Model and Skin: TAMARA HENSON, DINOSAURMAN. Text and
Image: Eng Wikipedia.
Animal Characteristics:
Habitat: Highland; Location: India
Cost: 1500; Crowd number: 35
ZT Family: Even-Toed Ungulate; ZT Genus: Goat
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 92
Preferred shelter: Small Lean-to
Preferred ZT shelter allowing any animal without hack: Concrete Shelter
Animal can jump.
Animal can climb cliffs.
Exhibit Preferences:
Foliage:
Bamboo, Hard Quandong Tree, Western Larch Tree, Paper Birch Tree
Himalayan Birch Tree, Western Juniper Tree, Himalayan Pine Tree, Sage Bush
Khejri Tree, Sigillaria Tree (DD), Senegal Date Palm (ES)
Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock, Medium Rock, Large Highland Rock
Medium Highland Rock (DD), Medium Savannah Rock (DD), Termite Mound (ES)
Highland Rock (CC)
Specifically liked shelters:
Small Lean-to, Lean-to, Large Lean-to, Small Concrete Shelter
Concrete Shelter, Large Concrete Shelter, Small Wood Shelter, Wood Shelter
Large Wood Shelter
Exhibit Construction:
Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 2-40 with 15 squares for each adult
Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 30 grid squares
Terrain (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
7 Gray Stone, 5 Rainforest Floor, 5 Brown Stone, 8 Grass, 2 Fresh Water
3 Deciduous Floor
Foliage (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
2 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Khejri Tree
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 2 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.
Rocks (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
10 Small Rock, which is its most liked rock
Elevation: Of the 30 squares, 3 nonadjacent squares should be elevated.