Himalayan tahr
Hemitragus jemlahicus
There is a large herd of Himalayan tahr here at Highland Wildlife Park.
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Mountains
Fact file
Himalayan tahr live at high altitudes on rugged mountain slopes and wooded hills
Their flexible, rubbery hooves help them to move quickly and confidently over rocky terrain
Himalayan tahr face many challenges including habitat loss due to expanding human population, competition from domesticated sheep and goats, over-hunting and military conflicts
![Himalayan tahr looking directly at camera [eye contact] IMAGE: Amy Middleton 2023](https://images.rzss.org.uk/media/Highland_Wildlife_Park/HWP_animals/Himalayan_tahr/himalayan_tahr_1.jpg)
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our tahr are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the park and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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