Which animals live in the protected forests of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu?

The protected forests of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, such as the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, serve as vital habitats for a diverse array of wildlife.1

The fauna inhabiting these regions include:

• Mammals: Elephants, gaurs (wild cattle), tigers, leopards (including black panthers), sloth bears, hyenas, jackals, wild boars, and various species of deer.123
• Primates: An assortment of primates, including macaques, langurs, and lorises.1
• Specialized Species: The Nilgiri tahr, a goatlike mammal endemic to the mountains of southern India.14
• Reptiles: Various species, including venomous king cobras and pythons.123
• Birds: Common woodland birds such as woodpeckers, flycatchers, drongos, pipits, gray jungle fowl, spur fowl, and golden orioles.123