The Markhor (Capra falconeri) has a unique appearance, starting from the bold screw-like horns to the many coat color patterns. Some coats are light tan, dark brown, or black. Even so, this coat is short but grizzled with fur on the lower legs. Males, unlike females, are solitary and are larger and heavier than females. Males also produce a pungent smell and have a lot of hair on the chin, chest, and throat. The markhor is native to the mountains, forests, and terrestrial landscape in Central Asia, the Himalayas, and even the Karakoram. It is diurnal and eats a variety of grass, shrubs, and twigs.
Markhors have a standing shoulder height between 25.6”-45.3” (65-115 cm), overall body length from 52”-73.2” (132-186 cm), standing height of roughly 44.9”-65” (114-165 cm), and a body width of 15.4”-20.9” (39-53 cm). The weight of a Markhor is between 77-243 lb (35-110 kg). Markhors have a typical lifespan of 12-13 years.
The Markhor (Capra falconeri) has a unique appearance, starting from the bold screw-like horns to the many coat color patterns. Some coats are light tan, dark brown, or black. Even so, this coat is short but grizzled with fur on the lower legs. Males, unlike females, are solitary and are larger and heavier than females. Males also produce a pungent smell and have a lot of hair on the chin, chest, and throat. The markhor is native to the mountains, forests, and terrestrial landscape in Central Asia, the Himalayas, and even the Karakoram. It is diurnal and eats a variety of grass, shrubs, and twigs.
Markhors have a standing shoulder height between 25.6”-45.3” (65-115 cm), overall body length from 52”-73.2” (132-186 cm), standing height of roughly 44.9”-65” (114-165 cm), and a body width of 15.4”-20.9” (39-53 cm). The weight of a Markhor is between 77-243 lb (35-110 kg). Markhors have a typical lifespan of 12-13 years.
