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Physical Description:
These have wooly winter coat that is reddish to dark brown and has a thick undercoat. Males and females grow shaggy mane
around the neck and shoulders. The neck and head are relatively small but the eyes are large. The ears are also small and pointed.
The horns are curved.
Physical Characteristics:
Head to body length : 90-140cm ( 3-4.7ft)
Tail length : 9-12cm ( 3.6-4.8 in )
Shoulder height : 65-100 cm ( 2.1-3.3 ft )
Weight : 36-90kg ( 79 – 189 lbs )
Horn Length : 45 cm ( 18 in )
RANGE : Himalayan mountains from northern India , East of Bhutan, as66 far north as Tibet         Â
HABITAT : wooded hills and mountain slopes
DIET : Alpine herbs & scrubland plants
Status : decreasing in population
Reason for status : hunting and habitat loss
Gestation : 6 months ( 180)
Lifespan : 22 years in captivity / 10 years in wild