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The markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. [37] It was one of the 72 animals featured on the World Wide Fund for Nature Conservation Coin Collection in 1976. Markhor marionettes are used in the Afghan puppet shows known as buz-baz. The markhor has also been mentioned in a Pakistani computer-animated film known as Allahyar and the Legend of ...
The markhor, a species of significant ecological value, is confronted with challenges such as loss of habitat, repeated instances of poaching, and the impacts of climate change. In 2014, the markhor was categorized as " Near Threatened " and it is currently listed on the Red List of Threatened Species by the International Union for Conservation ...
The Astor markhor lives in the scrubland and open woodland that clothe the rugged slopes of the mountains among which it lives at altitudes of up to 3,600 m (11,800 ft). It seldom goes above the tree line; in summer it feeds largely on grasses and leaves but in winter it mainly browses on shrubs and woody material. One or two kids are born ...
Around 20 species of mammals, including some which are rare threatened or endangered are found in within Kazinag National Park. Key animal species sighted are markhor, Himalayan musk deer, Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan black bear, Indian leopard, Himalayan marmot, yellow-throated marten, and Kashmir flying squirrel. [1]
The Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is an abode to many species of animals including the Himalayan brown bear, [4] Himalayan black bear, musk deer, leopard, Tibetan wolf, [5] Himalayan palm civet [6] and around 50 individuals the critically endangered Pir Panjal markhor. [7] [8] Besides, 130 species of birds including the spotted forktail, western ...
This endangered cetacean is not only the smallest porpoise species, but the most rare. Where there were once thousands of vaquitas swimming in the sea, today there may only be about 10 individuals ...
Since 1973, the gray wolf has been on and off the federal government's endangered species list. When the wolves are on the list, advocates say the protections help wolves' place in the natural ...
Hundreds of dead, vulnerable sea turtles washed up on South Asian beaches last week near the city of Chennai, India. These turtles were identified as olive ridley turtles, an endangered species ...