Markhor Markhor The markhor ("Capra falconeri"; "marǧūmi"; Persian/Urdu: ), also known as the screw horn goat, is a large species of wild goat that is found in northeastern Afghanistan, northern and central Pakistan, India(only Jammu & Kashmir), southern Tajikistan, eastern Turkmenistan, southern Uzbekistan and in the Himalayas. The species was classed by the IUCN as Endangered until 2015 when it was downgraded to Near Threatened, as their numbers have increased in recent years by an estimated 20% for the last decade. The markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. The colloquial name is thought by some to be derived from the
Animal Rights National Conference evening receptions, Awards Banquet, and the closing party. Beginning in 2000, animal rights conference presenters have inducted national leaders, authors, or other key agents of change to the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame. The following people were named to the Hall of Fame in the corresponding year: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: Other recognitions presented at the conference include the Henry Spira Grass Roots Animal Activist Award, the Young Animal Activist Award, and the Vegan Celebrity Award. FARM’s 1981 Action for Life conference provided the springboard for