tahr

The estimated population of tahr inside the park is about 700.

In 1973, efforts were planned to protect the Arabian tahr.

The future of the tahr as an alien species is still unknown in Argentina.

The Nilgiri tahr animal can be found in the hills.

Several studies have occurred about Nilgiri tahr across the last three decade.

Data on the rapid expansion of the tahr are documented by government agencies.

The oldest lived Himalayan tahr was 22 years old in captivity.

Himalayan Tahr have precocious young which can stand soon after birth.

Subsequent populations of tahr have descended from the original escaped pair.

It is also home to Nilagiri tahr, a rare breed of mountain goat.

The tahr was recently introduced to Argentina in 2006 by private individuals, presumably for hunting purposes.

Also inhabiting the park, though rarely seen, are the elusive Nilgiri tahr.

It is one of few remaining places in the world where the endangered Arabian tahr still roams free.

Living in the Southern Alps, the tahr prefer to be above snow level through winter.

Himalayan tahr can eat a wide variety of plants, discussed above in the Diet section.

Efforts in each of these regions are being made to control the Himalayan tahr population and to reduce its impact on the native ecosystem.

Introduced Red deer, chamois and Himalayan tahr can be hunted.

The exterior of a tahr is well adapted to the harsh climate of the Himalayans.

The short legs of Tahr allow them to balance while reaching for the leaves of shrubs and small trees.

A key factor contributing to the success of the Himalayan tahr as an invasive species is their mobility.

Once nearly extinct, the tahr has doubled in number to an estimated 2,000 since a hunting ban was enacted in 1976.

The extreme cost of hunting tahr with a guide, has made it a noble game animal in New Zealand.

Its nearest relative is the Himalayan tahr.

The tahr was first introduced to New Zealand for sport and have since expanded rapidly into neighboring areas.

The respondents indicated that they place conservational and commercial value (live animal/meat, hunting, farming) on tahr.