Nilgiri marten🐿
🐿Why in news?
The Hindu report about a study conducted at Pampadum Shola National Park located on
the southern portion of Western Ghats is proving to be a safe haven for the elusive Nilgiri marten.
🐿Facts you need to Know
• It is the only species of marten found in South India
• It is in vulnerable category in IUCN conservation status
• The Nilgiri Martens often engage in social grooming and resting on fallen tree trunks.
• It is diurnal, and arboreal, however it descends to the ground occasionally.
🐿Why in news?
The Hindu report about a study conducted at Pampadum Shola National Park located on
the southern portion of Western Ghats is proving to be a safe haven for the elusive Nilgiri marten.
🐿Facts you need to Know
• It is the only species of marten found in South India
• It is in vulnerable category in IUCN conservation status
• The Nilgiri Martens often engage in social grooming and resting on fallen tree trunks.
• It is diurnal, and arboreal, however it descends to the ground occasionally.
