{"id":24977,"date":"2023-11-15T22:52:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/markhor-population-rises-in-pakistan\/"},"modified":"2023-11-15T22:52:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:52:06","slug":"markhor-population-rises-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/markhor-population-rises-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Markhor population rises in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PESHAWAR: The population of Pakistan\u2019s national animal Markhor, or wild goat, is increasing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pakistan is well-known for its markhor, which is distinguished by its nimble and sure-footed nature, as well as its long winter coat and massive spiral horns that can reach more than 1.5m (150 inches) in length on males.<\/p>\n

They inhabit the highest mountains and can be found in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province\u2019s Chitral, Kohistan, and Kalam regions, as well as the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region.<\/p>\n

According to a report from the Wildlife Department, Markhor\u2019s population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reached 5,621 after a sharp increase.<\/p>\n

Read more: <\/strong><\/em>Tourist shoots Markhor in Chitral, FIR registered<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The report said the population of Markhor is increasing in Swat and Kohistan after awareness of the illegal hunt of wild goats.<\/p>\n

The number of Markhor in Chitral, Kohistan and Swat is 2,427, 660 and 159 respectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n