The Nilgiri marten is a small, furry mammal that lives in the Western Ghats mountains of India. It is the only marten species found in India. The Nilgiri marten is about the size of a house cat, with a long, slender body and a bushy tail. It has a dark brown coat with a bright yellow or orange throat patch.
The Nilgiri marten is an arboreal animal, meaning it spends most of its time in trees. It is an excellent climber and can move quickly through the branches. The Nilgiri marten is also a good swimmer.
