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Markhor

Capra falconeri

Markhor (Capra falconeri)Near threatened

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Mammalherbivore

The markhor is a wild mountain goat with spectacular spiral horns, found in the rugged highlands of Central and South Asia. It roams steep slopes in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan, where its impressive horns can grow over a meter long. These sure-footed climbers thrive in some of the world's most challenging terrain.

  • Males grow twisted horns reaching 160 cm (63 in) long
  • Lives in steep mountain areas up to 3,600 m (11,800 ft) high
  • Found across six countries in Central and South Asia
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Capra falconeri
Habitat
Mountain
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Near Threatened (NT)
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