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Majestic on the mountains: Celebrating the markhor
On 24 May, the world observes the International Day of the Markhor. This celebration honours the majestic wild goat native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. Known for its impressive corkscrew-shaped horns, the markhor holds significant ecological, cultural, and economic value for local communities. With an estimated global population of just 5,700 mature individuals, the markhor is under threat from habitat loss, illegal hunting, and climate change. The United Nations encourages international and regional cooperation to support conservation efforts for this iconic species.

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