Tahr

Hemitragus jemlahicus

The Tahr is a sure-footed mountain goat with shaggy fur and curved horns. It lives in rocky cliffs and steep slopes, leaping from rock to rock with ease.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Tahr is a sturdy, goat-like mammal with a thick, reddish-brown to dark brown coat. Males have a distinctive shaggy mane around their neck and shoulders, along with impressive backward-curving horns that help distinguish them from similar mountain ungulates.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusHemitragus

Tahr

Interesting facts

Baby Tahrs, called kids, can walk and even jump just hours after they are born!

Male Tahrs sometimes fight by butting heads, creating loud cracks that echo through the mountains!

Tahrs can chew their cud, just like cows, helping them digest tough mountain plants!

They often live in groups, called herds, for safety in numbers against dangerous predators!

Special abilities

Tahr can grip incredibly steep, rocky slopes using special hooves with a rubbery core that helps them climb dangerous terrain.

Tahr has a dense, shaggy coat that changes color seasonally, helping them blend seamlessly into their rocky, mountainous home.

Tahr possesses sharp eyesight, allowing them to spot predators and other Tahrs across vast mountain landscapes.

Measurements & details

Length: 90-150 cm
Weight: 30-100 kg
Lifespan: 10-14 years
Top Speed: 40 km/h
Litter Size: 1-2
Gestation: 180-240 days

Diet & Feeding

Tahrs are amazing herbivores, munching on tough grasses, leaves, and shrubs found in high mountains.

Primary Foods

Grasses
Leaves
Shrubs
Herbs
Lichens

Foraging Method

Grazing

Ecological connections

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are a common predator of Tahr in their native range.

eaten by

Wolf

Canis lupus

Wolves hunt Tahr in some parts of their Himalayan mountain habitat.

eaten by

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagles may prey on young Tahr kids or smaller individuals.

eats

Himalayan Juniper

Juniperus indica

Tahrs browse on the leaves and shoots of resilient juniper trees.

Traits

Wildlife

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Furry

Find adorable animals covered in a cozy coat of soft fur! Their fur helps them stay warm and protected in different environments.

Horned

Look for animals that proudly wear horns, which are amazing natural crowns!

Herbivorous

Meet the peaceful munchers and grazers who find all their nourishment from plants, leaves, and fruits. They transform plant energy into life!

Mountain

Discover the amazing plants and animals that call towering mountains and high altitudes their home, adapting to cooler air and rocky slopes.

Ancient Lineage

These fascinating organisms carry echoes of the deep past, with ancestors that have roamed the Earth for an incredible span of time. They are living links to ancient worlds!