Himalayan tahr [SEP] named after
Himalayan tahr
The Himalayan tahr ("Hemitragus jemlahicus") is a large even-toed ungulate native to the Himalayas in southern Tibet, northern Pakistan, northern India and Nepal. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, as the population is declining due to hunting and habitat loss.
A recent phylogenetic analysis indicates that the genus "Hemitragus" is monospecific, and that the Himalayan tahr is a wild goat.
The Himalayan tahr has been introduced to Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa and
Named after the two peaks Api and Nampa, it was established to conserve the unique biodiversity and cultural heritage of the area. It is inhabited by 54,358 people living in 8966 households.
A grasslands plateau is at the center of the area. It is intermixed with various forest types.
Fauna.
Mammalian species include snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, red panda, common langur, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan musk deer, goral and serow. Birds include Himalayan monal, snowcock and blood pheasant.
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