Kashmir’s endangered wild goat Markhor population shows signs of recovery

The population of Jammu and Kashmir's nearly extinct Markhor, a majestic wild goat, is showing signs of recovery, a survey conducted by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and J&K wildlife department said. Its population rose to 227 in 2026, from 221 in 2023. The survey also recorded 69 kids per 100 adult females, indicating successful breeding and juvenile survival.