Near Threatened
Markhor
Capra falconeri
A wild mountain goat with striking corkscrew horns adapted to steep rocky terrain across parts of Central and South Asia.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Mountain
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
10–13 years in the wild; up to 19 years in captivity
Size
Shoulder height 65–115 cm; weight 32–110 kg
Scientific Name
Capra falconeri
About Markhor
A wild mountain goat with striking corkscrew horns adapted to steep rocky terrain across parts of Central and South Asia.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with mountain habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–13 years in the wild; up to 19 years in captivity, a size of Shoulder height 65–115 cm; weight 32–110 kg, a conservation status of Near Threatened.
Fun Fact
Male markhors can grow spectacular spiral horns that may exceed 1.5 meters in length.
Where Markhor Lives
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Chitral Highlands
, Pakistan
Pamir foothills
, Tajikistan