Markhor

• The markhor goat is the national animal of Pakistan.

• Their name, in Persian, translates to “snake eater” and was given to them for their reported ability to kill and eat snakes.

• Locals believe their slobber has healing properties that will remove venom from snake bite wounds.

• The babies of goats are referred to as “kids” just like deer babies are called “fawns”.

• Charles Darwin hypothesized that modern goats came from the crossbreeding of markhor goats with wild goats.