7 Questions
Which species is the state animal of Tamil Nadu?
Nilgiri Tahr
Which species is locally known as Varaiaadu?
Nilgiri Tahr
Which species is endemic to the Western Ghats?
Nilgiri Tahr
Which species had multiple references in Tamil Sangam literature?
Nilgiri Tahr
Which deer species is most active at dusk and at night?
Sambar Deer
Which species has a range distributed from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains across southern Asia?
Sambar Deer
Which species is classified as vulnerable according to IUCN?
Sambar Deer
Study Notes
State Animal of Tamil Nadu
- The state animal of Tamil Nadu is the Chinkara.
Local Names
- The species locally known as Varaiaadu is the Chinkara.
Endemic Species
- The Chinkara is endemic to the Western Ghats.
references in Tamil Sangam Literature
- The Chinkara had multiple references in Tamil Sangam literature.
Activity Pattern
- The Chinkara is most active at dusk and at night.
Geographic Range
- The Chinkara has a range distributed from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains across southern Asia.
Conservation Status
- The Chinkara is classified as vulnerable according to IUCN.
Test your knowledge about the Nilgiri Tahr, the endemic species of the Western Ghats in southern India. Learn about their conservation status, cultural significance, and habitat through this quiz.
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