American tahr (SciiFii)

The American tahr (Hemitragus pacifica) is a species of large artiodactyl ungulate that is related to goats and sheep and originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the mountains across North America, including the Rocky Mountains, to help boost biodiversity. The American tahr has a small head, small pointed ears, large eyes, and horns that vary between males and females. Their horns reach a maximum length of 46 centimetres (18 in). American tahrs are sexually dimorphic, with females being smaller in weight and in size and having smaller horns. The horn is curved backwards, preventing injury during mating season when headbutting is a common mating ritual among males. The average male tahr usually weighs around 73 kg (161 lb), with females averaging 36 kg (79 lb) and is shorter in height than in length. American tahrs sport thick, brownish wool coats and thick undercoats, indicative of the conditions of their habitat. Their coats thin with the end of winter and becomes lighter in color. The American tahrs are adapted to life in a cool climate with rocky terrain, which allows them to be found in mountainous areas. American tahrs are herbivores and can eat a wide variety of plants. They most often inhabit locations in where vegetation is exposed for browsing and grazing. During the winter (when snow covers vegetation at higher elevations), they are found on lower-altitude slopes. The conservation status of the American tahr is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the American tahr's wide range.
Category:Animals
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