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Markhor — the national animal of Pakistan — is naturally built to survive extreme mountainous winters, even when heavy snowfall covers their habitat. Here’s how they live and survive:

🐐 1. Thick Fur for Protection

Markhors grow extra thick winter coats that keep their bodies warm in freezing temperatures. Their long hair helps stop heat loss.

❄️ 2. Move to Lower Elevations in Winter

During snowfall, they migrate downwards from very high peaks to slightly lower areas where:

Snow is not too deep

Food is easier to find

Slopes are less slippery

🌿 3. Special Ability to Find Food Under Snow

Markhors can dig through light snow using their hooves to reach:

Grass

Leaves

Shrubs

Moss

They also eat tree bark and twigs when food is very limited.

🦶 4. Strong Hooves for Climbing

Their hooves are:

Sharp

Rubber-like

Wide at the bottom

This allows them to climb steep rocky cliffs safely and avoid predators even when rocks are icy.

👨‍👩‍👦 5. Live in Groups (Herds)

In harsh weather they stay in groups, which helps them:

Protect each other

Share safe paths

Detect predators early

🦊 6. Avoiding Predators in Winter

Snow leopards, wolves, and lynx also move around in winter. Markhor survive by:

Staying on steep, rocky slopes where predators can’t easily reach

Using their excellent hearing and speed to escape