Himalayan Tahr:
From alpine slopes to waste sites: Garbage is an emerging threat to the Himalayan Tahr in the Himalayas.
- It is a large hoofed mammal that lives in the Himalayas.
- Scientific Name: Hemitragus jemlahicus
- It is found in southern Tibet, northern India, western Bhutan, and Nepal.
- Their horns are different between males and females.
- Their bodies are perfect for the cold Himalayan weather. They have thick, reddish wool coats and thick undercoats.
- As an ungulate, the Himalayan tahr has an even number of toes. They can grip both smooth and rough surfaces.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Near Threatened.
