15 Questions
What are the key reasons why yak milk is considered valuable for highland communities?
Yak milk is naturally concentrated, enriched with higher nutrient density, and contains omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, and antioxidants.
What is the local name for Nilgiri Tahr?
Varaiaadu.
Where was the first-of-its-kind parlour for Yak milk established by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Yak?
Nyukmadung village, Arunachal Pradesh.
What is the habitat preference of Nilgiri Tahr?
Montane grasslands with steep and rocky terrains at an altitude between 300 metres and 2,600 metres above sea level.
Why is the Nilgiri Tahr of cultural significance in Tamil Sangam literature?
It had multiple references in Tamil Sangam literature.
What is the conservation status of Nilgiri Tahr according to IUCN?
Endangered.
What makes yak milk a valuable component in the diet of highland communities?
Higher nutrient density, omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, and antioxidants
Where was the first-of-its-kind parlour for Yak milk established by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Yak?
Nyukmadung village, Arunachal Pradesh
What is the significance of Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Sangam literature?
The Nilgiri Tahr had multiple references in Tamil Sangam literature.
What is the altitude range preferred by Nilgiri Tahr?
300 metres to 2,600 metres above sea level
Which region is home to the Nilgiri Tahr?
Western Ghats
What is the state animal of Tamil Nadu?
Nilgiri Tahr
What is the conservation status of Nilgiri Tahr according to IUCN?
Endangered
Which species is the only Caprinae species found in the tropical mountains of southern India?
Nilgiri Tahr
What kind of environment do highland communities live in where Yak is a lifeline?
Extremely hypoxic and harsh environment
Explore the significance of the Yak (Poephagus grunniens) for highland ethnic communities in the Himalayan and trans-Himalayan regions. Learn about the use of Yak milk and milk products in the diets of these communities living in extreme environments without vitamin and mineral supplements.
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