Himalayan Tahr (thar)

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Nanny tahr with kids.

Female tahr are called nannies and juvenile tahr are called kids. Nannies usually produce one kid per season. Himalayan tahr form mixed herds of 15 or more individuals, comprising adult females, yearlings, kids and males less than two years old.

Photograph: Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai, 2014