Nilgiri Martens measure around 40 inches or so, from nose to tail. Their tails are almost three-fourths the length of their body.  With the distinct yellow patch on the nape of their necks, they are quite similar in appearance to their cousin, the Yellow-throated Marten of the Himalayas.Nilgiri Martens have low-lying bodies and short limbs. They have triangular faces with rounded ears, soft brown fur and bushy tails.

The ‘Mara Naai’ Of The Nilgiris

by Prakash Ramakrishnan | Aadya Singh

  • Nilgiri Martens measure around 40 inches or so, from nose to tail. Their tails are almost three-fourths the length of their body.  
  • With the distinct yellow patch on the nape of their necks, they are quite similar in appearance to their cousin, the Yellow-throated Marten of the Himalayas.
  • Nilgiri Martens have low-lying bodies and short limbs. They have triangular faces with rounded ears, soft brown fur and bushy tails.