Pictures and facts about the Markhor

Markhor

Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Subfamily : Caprinae
Species : Capra falconeri

The Markhor (Capra falconeri) is a goat-antilope from the himalayas where they graze at altitudes of 500 to 3500 meters high. Males are usually solitary and females gather in herds of about 9 individuals. Males can weigh from 80 to 110 kilograms, while the females only weigh around 32 to 50. Predators of the Markhor are wolves, the Himalayan lynx, snow leopards, panthers and golden eagles prey upon young markhors. They are prized among trophy hunters and used for the Asian medicine market. Markhors are declared an endangered species and the survival of the species is dependent upon conservation programs. The Markhor is the official animal of pakistan and means 'snake eater', although it is a strict herbivore.

Picture by F. Spangenberg, licensed under GFDL.

Facts about the markhor

Also the Markhor (Capra falconeri) is an endangered species of a sort of goat with antler problems.

The entire species of markhor (Capra falconeri) is listed on Appendix I of CITES.

Also, Ibexes, Ibex crosses, Tur, and Markhors are to be found in zoos and on game farms.

Markhors are Asiatic mountain goats.

Some species of wild sheep and goats (such as argali and markhors) are listed on Appendix I of CITES or are listed as "endangered" by the U.

The Kabal Markhor is a wild goat indigenous to Afghanistan.

Markhors are great. (Full text)

The Markhor (Capra falconeri) is a goat-antelope found in sparse woodland in the Western Himalayas. (Full text)

Early Development: A young markhor is weaned at 5 - 6 months. (Full text)

The markhor is classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Artiodactyla, family Bovidae. (Full text)

The markhor is a member of the goat family which may weigh up to 110 kg (240 lb). (Full text)

Current SCI all time record: Score 86 1/8 - Turkmenistan, Kugitang - 10/92 Description: The name markhor is derived from the Persian mar, a snake, and khor, eating. (Full text)

Natural History: The markhor is mainly active in the early morning and late afternoon. (Full text)

Markhors are not the easiest animals to keep happy in captivity. (Full text)

Turkomen Markhors are the largest of the wild goats. (Full text)

The Markhor (capra falconeri) is a goat-antelope found in sparse woodland in the Western Himalayas. (Full text)

The Markhor (Capra falconeri), is considered a wild goat. (Full text)

The largest population of the Capra falconeri is well preserved here. (Full text)

Grazing on high alpine grasses, the markhor is capable of climbing some of the steepest mountainsides of Jammu & Kashmir. (Full text)

The markhor (Capra falconeri) is the national animal of Pakistan. (Full text)

Ecology and Behavior The markhor is mainly active in the early morning and late afternoon. (Full text)

I also haven't had problems with the Jags but those darn Markhors are awful! :grrr: -------------------- Here Llama Llama Llama!!! Mind you, møøse bites can be pretty nasty. (Full text)

Markhors are noted for their unusual, spectacularly-spiraling horns which, on males, can corkscrew up to 60 inches [1. (Full text)

Markhor, or Capra falconeri, is a large wild goat found in the rugged mountains of central Asia, from S Russia to the W Himalayas. (Full text)

QUOTE (CristiJaberJaws @ May 27 2004, 09:58 PM) It looks like most of the votes are for Panda but maybe for the next workshop everyone might like to see a hard one like the Markhor which even though I can get it makes me frustrated LOL They just have a nasty attitude Markhors are easy, you just need the right foliage. (Full text)