a short note on markhor
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The markhor is the largest of the wild goat species, with broad hooves and striking spiral horns that can grow to five feet long in mature males. These goats live in herds of 30-100 females, which are joined by males during the fall mating season. Markhor is a Persian word meaning “snake-eater” or “snake-killer,” which may refer to its spiral horns or how it easily kills snakes by stepping on them with its wide hooves.
Conservation Note:
Markhors are listed as endangered species.
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Markhor are 65 to 115 centimetres tall at the shoulder. They usually weigh from 40 to 110 kilograms. Females are a tan colour with a white underbelly and a pattern of black and white on the legs. Males are a lighter tan colour with the same white underbelly and pattern on the legs. Males also have a black face and lots of long white fur on their neck and chest which can grow down to their knees. Both males and females have corkscrew- shaped horns which can grow up to 160 cm / 64 inches long in males, and up to 25 cm / 10 inches in females.Markhor live in places 500 to 3500 metres (1,500 to 11,000 feet) high, where they eat grass, leaves. Markhor often stand on their back legs to reach the top leaves of trees. Markhor are active (move around more) in the early morning and late afternoon.
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