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The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. This animal is a native of certain parts of the Western Himalayas, and is likewise found in the high ranges of Persia and Affghanistan. Markore implies "serpent-eater, " the native idea being that the species destroys snakes; but this is very doubtful. It is generally seen in small herds: the male has an enormous pendent beard, extending from the chin downwards, covering the front of the chest and the knees. In keenness of sight the markore rivals the ibex, and from the situations it frequents offers one of the most exciting, at the same time dangerous, sports imaginable. The hunter...must possess every requisite of his craft who would follow these noble animals over their dangerous and difficult ground, for among shattered rocks and precipices high up in the regions of perpetual snow it delights to sport...The subject of the Sketch is perhaps one of the largest males ever procured: it was killed in the summer of 1854 by Dr. Adams, 22nd Regiment, on the Peer Pinjal Mountains, forming the southern barrier to the Vale of Cashmere. It measured 11 ½ hands at the shoulder. The length of its horns was 48½ inches, and the distance between the points of the horns was 3 feet 2 inches'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph print showcases The Markore, also known as the Himalayan Tahr (Capra megaceros), a magnificent creature native to the Western Himalayas, Persia, and Afghanistan. The name Markore translates to 'serpent-eater,' a belief held by locals that this species consumes snakes, although this is highly uncertain. The Markore is typically found in small herds and is renowned for its keen sight, rivaling that of the Ibex. Hunting this elusive animal is an exhilarating and perilous pursuit, as it thrives in treacherous terrain, among shattered rocks and precipices, high in the perpetual snow. The subject of this photograph is believed to be one of the largest males ever recorded. It was hunted in the summer of 1854 by Dr. Adams, a soldier in the 22nd Regiment, on the Peer Pinjal Mountains, which form the southern boundary of the Vale of Cashmere. The Markore in the photograph measured 11 ½ hands at the shoulder, and its horns were an impressive 48½ inches long, with a distance between the horn points of 3 feet 2 inches. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the majesty and allure of this rare and elusive animal. The Markore continues to captivate and inspire, reminding us of the wonders that exist in the natural world.
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