Markhor
Capra falconeri heptneri
The markhor originates from the slopes of the Himalayas in Central Asia. They live in herds and are preyed on by snow leopards.
Adorned with large corkscrewing horns and handsome beards, the bucks take over the harem during the mating season in the autumn. At other times, the males tend to keep to themselves. In the spring, the females give birth to 1–3 nimble-footed kids.
Conservation
This species and the individuals living in Korkeasaari Zoo are part of an ex-situ conservation programme by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria EAZA, known as the EEP. The aim of the EEP is to maintain a healthy zoo population of the species.
The EEP of this species is coordinated by Korkeasaari Zoo.
EAZA Ex-situ Programme
Endangerment
Distribution
Habitat
Diet
Size
Lifespan
up to 15 years
Scientific classification
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae