Markhor - Wikipedia
WEBThe markhor (Capra falconeri) / ˈ m ɑːr k ɔːr / is a large wild Capra species native to South Asia and Central Asia, mainly within Pakistan, India, the Karakoram range, parts of Afghanistan, and the Himalayas.
Markhor - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe markhor is a valued trophy hunting prize for its incredibly rare spiral horns which became a threat to their species. Markhor are potential prey for snow leopards, brown bears, lynxes, jackals, and golden eagles.
Markhor | Wild Goat, Himalayan, Endangered | Britannica
WEBMarkhor, (Capra falconeri), large wild goat of the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla), formerly found throughout the mountains from Kashmir and Turkistan to Afghanistan but now greatly reduced in population and range.
12 Majestic Markhor Facts - Fact Animal
WEBThe Markhor is a large wild goat from the family Bovidae, which is found in the mountains from Kashmir and Turkistan to Afghanistan. They have majestic corkscrew-shaped horns a long beard and are referred to as the ‘screw-horned goat’ or ‘screw horn’ in Pakistan where they are the national animal.
Markhor Goat - Key Facts, Information & Habitat - Animal Corner
WEBThe Markhor (Capra falconeri) is the largest of the goat family and is found in the rugged mountains of central Asia, from Southern Russia to the sparse woodland of the West Himalayas. The markhor is largely found in the Northern Areas of Pakistan especially in Chitral, Ghizar and Hunza regions.
ADW: Capra falconeri: INFORMATION
WEBMarkhors are the national animals of Pakistan. Interestingly, the common name, markhor, is thought to have either originated from the Persian words “mar” and “khor”, loosely translated as “snake-eater”, or from the Pushto words “mar” and akhur”, translated as …
The Majestic Markhor: An Endangered Species Worth Protecting
WEBSep 4, 2023 · The markhor, scientifically known as Capra falconeri, is a species of wild goat native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Its name, derived from the Persian words “mar” meaning snake, and “khor” meaning eater, reflects its ability to skillfully climb rocky terrains and cliffs.
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International Day of the Markhor | United Nations
WEBThe markhor (Capra falconeri) is an iconic and ecologically significant species found across the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan,...
Markhor - A-Z Animals
WEBMay 27, 2024 · The markhor, a species of large, wild goat, is native to western and central Asia’s mountains and high-altitude monsoon forests. Also called the screw-horned goat or Shakhawat, it was considered to be the most challenging animal to hunt in British India due to the danger that pursuing them at high altitudes brought.
40 Fascinating Facts about the Markhor (National Animal of ...
WEB40 Facts about the Markhor Goat (National Animal of Pakistan) covering everything from Markhor Bodies, Markhor Behaviors, to Markhor Conservation & more!