Markhor

The markhor is a wild mountain goat with spectacular spiral horns, found in the rugged highlands of Central and South Asia. It roams steep slopes in countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan, where its impressive horns can grow over a meter long. These sure-footed climbers thrive in some of the world's most challenging terrain.

• Males grow twisted horns reaching 160 cm (63 in) long
• Lives in steep mountain areas up to 3,600 m (11,800 ft) high
• Found across six countries in Central and South Asia