MARKHOR

 

Markh Allah Wadhayo leaves a Lecture are inge seeds e 6 Acco it can be found in several different regions throughout the country, In 2018, Pakistan Internat The markhor (which is also known as the shakhawat) is the national animal of Pakistan, most likely be worse predat Airines formaly rebranded and added a markhor image to the tail of every plane The name "Markhor is a combination of two Persian and Pashto words: "Mar" means snake and " means eater Due to its long curled up, snake-like horns people believe that this wild ungulate is a you're 7. Scie with o There are several sub-species of Markhor in the country, categorized based on their horn's shape twisting pattern One is the Afghan or Badakhshan Markhor, then there is the Suleiman or Balucti Markhor. These species are further categorized into the Astor Markhor and Kashmir or Pir-Panjal Mare eater or killer one a goats which have flare horns. The widest spread species is the Kashmir Markhor. It has a significant population, An adult male et species weighs 80-110 kg heavier as compared to other breeds of Markhor, and stands 39 -41 inrh As for the appearance, the males have a black beard while females have small chin tufts. In wintere coat hair grows iong, while in the summer it sheds wool and the long hair by rubbing its body against ro A male Markhor can live up to nine years. But as it ages and its body begins to shrink, it can become a0 target for natural predators including grey wolves and snow leopards. They then are also prone to nah disasters, such as avalanches, floods, land sliding and rolling stones. One can easily determine the agect Markhor by counting the rings on its horns Femaie Markhors usually give birth around the last week of May to mid-June. Each pregnancy produces oe ar two offspring. Athough the offspring can soon walk without assistance, yet the mothers prefer to hise them in caves or in hollow logs to protect them from predator Some facts about Markhor 1. It is thought that the animal's name from the Persian words mar (meaning "snake and chore (meaning "eater"). The origin of this name is unknown, but most likely it's because mae markhors have been known to stomp on snakes in order to kill them. But they don't eat them (they herbivores, remember?); they're just protecting their harems of females from danger. 2. Like cows, markhors can often be found chewing their cud after eating. In the process of chewing he cud often falls out of their mouths and onto the ground. Locals insist that this substance is helptul treating snake bites and other wounds, so it's popular among people who prefer natural remedies. 3. The lifespan of the markhor depends entirely on the environment in which it lives. Wild markhors us live around 12 to 13 years, while those in captivity have been known to live up to 19 years. This is be markhors in the wild are subject to the aforementioned threats (predators, deforestation, poaching, e 4. The male markhor's horns can grow up to 5 feet, 4 inches, which is taller than many humane female's horns tend to grow much shorter, to a length of about 10 inches. This discrepancy in hoAe makes it easier to tell the difference between male and female markhors.markhors play a vital role in their ecosystem due to their spreading of seeds. Markhors mainly feed on wes and grass, but they also eat fruit and flowers whenever possible. After digesting the food, seeds that a ingested are released when the markhor defecates. As the animal moves around, the spreading of these aeds enables more plants (which are also food sources) to grow. E According to at least one scientist from the 1850s, male markhors have an unpleasant smell that's even Horse than that of a typical domestic goat. This sort of adaptation could be helpful for warding off predators or marking their territory, and it could also help people to detect them from a distance. So if you're going to be in the vicinity of a markhor anytime soon, prepare yourself for some serious stink! 7. Scientific research is currently being conducted in order to determine how closely related the markhor is with other goat species. This research can help scientists figure out how the different species interact with one another and their environments. Legendary naturalist/biologist Charles Darwin postulated that modern goats arose from crossbreeding the markhor with wild goats.