Markhor. A species of wild goat (Capra falconeri) distributed in the mountainous regions of Central Asia, inhabiting open woods and cliffs at elevations of 600–3,600 m. Its characteristic feature is large, spirally twisted horns, which are prominently developed in males. Coat color and length change seasonally: in summer the coat is lighter and short, in winter it is darker and long. It feeds on grasses and tree leaves; predators include the snow leopard and the wolf. Females form small herds while males are often solitary. Breeding occurs in autumn to winter, and gestation lasts about 135–170 days. The IUCN lists it as Near Threatened.