Markhor

The markhor is a member of the goat family. A markhor has unusual spiraling horns which may be straight or flare outward, depending on the subspecies. A markhor is one of the most fascinating zoo animals at any zoos. 

How big is a Markhor?

A Markhor may weigh up to 110 kg (240 lb).

Markhor habitat

The markhor occupies arid cliffside habitats in sparsely wooded mountainous regions at altitudes ranging from 700 m (2300') from November to May up to 4000 m (13,000') in the summer. In the spring and summer, the markhor mainly grazes on tussocks of grass. When these have dried up it browses on leaves and twigs.

Marklor forages

The markhor forages 8 - 12 hours daily, and it is usually active all day except for several hours in the middle of the day, when it rests and chews its cud. Years ago, herds of markhor with 100 or more animals were common.

Below are some pictures of marklors.

A marklor

A marklor