Wildest Safari

Now take safari of South Indian Species - Nilgiri Marten; another unknown animal of Western Ghats- India What is Marten? Answer is : The marten looks like a cuter version of the weasel with  a long, wide tail. These creatures originate from the weasel (Mustelid) family of carnivores, with a long body, short legs and a long tail. Introduction Part The Nilgiri Marten ( Martes gwatkinsi) is the only species of marten found in the southern India. It occurs in the hills of the Nilgiris and parts of the Western Ghats. The Kannada name is "Neer Naai". Physical Characteristics The Nilgiri Marten is similar to the yellow-throated marten, but is larger and essentially different in the structure of the skull. It has a prominent frontal concavity. It is an unmistakable in the field. Its pelage is deep brown from head to rump, with the forequarters being almost reddish, with a bright throat ranging in colour from yellow to ora...