{"id":375062,"date":"2026-11-04T17:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=375062"},"modified":"2026-11-04T17:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:30:23","slug":"markhor-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/markhor-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Markhor"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

News:<\/strong> The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks reported among livestock in the Kashmir region can spread from livestock to wildlife such as Markhors and Hanguls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

About Markhor<\/h2>\n
\n

\"Markhor\"
Source: .Greater kashmir<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspects\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • The Markhor is scientifically <\/strong>known as Capra falconeri<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • It is the largest wild goat in world<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • It is known for its thick fur, flowing beard and corkscrew horns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Physical Features<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Markhors are known for their distinctive spiral-shaped horns<\/strong>, which can grow up to 160 cm (63 inches) in males.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • They have long, thick fur<\/strong> that varies from brown to grey<\/strong>, providing camouflage<\/strong> in rocky environments.<\/li>\n
  • Male<\/strong> markhors can weigh<\/strong> between 80-110 kg<\/strong>, while females<\/strong> are smaller<\/strong>, weighing around 32-50 kg.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Habitat<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • They primarily inhabit mountainous regions<\/strong> at altitudes ranging from 600 to 3,600 m<\/strong> (2,000 to 11,800 feet).<\/li>\n
  • They are found in parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and Tajikistan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diet<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Markhors are herbivores<\/strong>, mainly grazing on grasses, leaves, and herbs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • In winter<\/strong>, they consume woody plants<\/strong> when other vegetation is scarce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Behaviour<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • They are social animals<\/strong>, often found in small groups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • While males<\/strong> are usually solitary<\/strong> or in small bachelor groups, females and young<\/strong> tend to stay together<\/strong> in larger herds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Threat<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Major threats include illegal hunting<\/strong> for their horns, loss of habitat<\/strong> due to human activities, and competition for food<\/strong> with livestock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conservation Status<\/strong><\/td>\n\n