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Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary

Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary, located 15 kms from Munnar is the natural habitat
of Nilgiri Tahr. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat is concentrated
in this region.
The animal is fast becoming extinct. The sanctuary is a part of the Eravikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary, and visitors are allowed only to the tourism area in the
Rajamala region.
The Nilgiri Tahrs are now reduced to small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala
region. The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated at 1317.
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