Himalayan Tahr
Class: Mammals
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Weight: 50 to 100 kg
Height: 60 to 110 cm
Body length: 90 cm to 1.6 m
Coloration: In winter, the coat of the Himalayan Tahr is reddish-brown. As spring approaches, they actively molt, leading to a lighter coloration.
Age of sexual maturity: 2-3 years
Gestation period: 180 to 240 days
Lifespan: 10 to 20 years
Habitat range: Himalayan Tahrs inhabit the Himalayas and are found in northern India, southern Tibet, and Nepal.
Diet: Leaves and roots of low-growing shrubs
Did you know?
- Himalayan Tahrs are closely related to goats, combining similarities of both goats and sheep. The name “Tahr” comes from the word “Nemitragus,” which translates to “half-goat.”
- Tahrs are listed in the International Red List of Threatened Species.
- Himalayan Tahrs have been domesticated and are bred as livestock animals.
