Wild Goats vs. Livestock: A Himalayan Drama

Did you know the world’s largest wild goat, the Kashmir markhor, is literally being squeezed out of its home? Researchers found that when these rare goats head up the Himalayas to give birth, they’re suddenly surrounded by a flood of livestock—over 30 sheep and goats for every markhor! This overcrowding is forcing markhor moms and babies into less healthy areas, and way fewer kids are surviving. Scientists say protecting their birthing spots and managing livestock could save them—and the whole ecosystem! #WildlifeWednesday #Conservation #Himalayas #Science