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Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park was declared a sanctuary in 1975 to protect the popoulation of Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species of mountain goat, which is also the state animal of Tamil Nadu. It was subsequently made a national park in 1978 considering its ecological importance. Anaimudi, the highest peak south of the Himalayas is on the southern part of this park. The national park is home to (apart from the Nilgiri Tahr) Gaur, Sloth Bear, Nilgiri Langur, Tiger, Leopard, Giant Squirrel and wild dog. Panthers and Wild Civet can also be spotted
