Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along
the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India. The
park is administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and
Wildlife, Munnar Wildlife Division, together with the nearby
Mathikettan Shola National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park,
Pambadum Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the
Kurinjimala Sanctuary. The Western Ghats, Anamalai Sub-Cluster,
including all of Eravikulam National Park, is under
consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for
selection as a World Heritage Site. Twenty-six species of
mammals have been recorded in the park, including the largest
surviving population of Nilgiri Tahr, estimated at about 750 in
number. The other ungulates are Gaur, Indian Muntjac and Sambar
Deer. Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Wild dog, Dhole, leopard and
tiger are the main predators. Some little known animals such as
Nilgiri langur, Stripe-necked Mongoose, Indian Porcupine,
Nilgiri Marten, small clawed otter, Rudd