{"product_id":"the-complete-markhor-encyclopedia-a-definitive-exploration-of-habitat-ecology-behavioral-intelligence-mountain-adaptations-reproductive-biology-a-9798198116450","title":"The Complete Markhor Encyclopedia: A Definitive Exploration of Habitat Ecology, Behavioral Intelligence, Mountain Adaptations, Reproductive Biology, a","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael D. Calder\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ecosystems \u0026amp; Habitats - Mountains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the extraordinary world of one of the planet's most iconic mountain mammals with \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Markhor Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, a comprehensive scientific and educational exploration of markhor ecology, behavioral intelligence, mountain adaptation, reproductive biology, survival strategies, and international conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecognized for their magnificent spiral horns, rugged climbing ability, and remarkable adaptation to steep mountainous terrain, markhors are among the most biologically fascinating wild goats inhabiting the rocky highlands of Central and South Asia. 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