# 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. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Mountain regions - **Also known as:** Himalayan Tahr, Nilgiri Tahr ![Tahr](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424755/objects/6456.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Hemitragus ## 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 - **Mountain Master:** Tahr can grip incredibly steep, rocky slopes using special hooves with a rubbery core that helps them climb dangerous terrain. - **Camouflage Cloak:** Tahr has a dense, shaggy coat that changes color seasonally, helping them blend seamlessly into their rocky, mountainous home. - **Keen Sight:** 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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Horned](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/horned): Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Mountain](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/mountain): This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones. - [Ancient Lineage](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ancient-lineage): This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Admire Tahrs from a safe distance and avoid approaching them in the wild. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Tahr? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Tahr? 90-150 cm ### How much does Tahr weigh? 30-100 kg ### How long does Tahr live? 10-14 years ### How fast can Tahr move? 40 km/h ### What does Tahr eat? Tahrs are amazing herbivores, munching on tough grasses, leaves, and shrubs found in high mountains. ### Where is Tahr usually found? Mountain regions ### How does Tahr hunt? Grazing ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Tahr: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tahr)