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THE THAR OR TEHR. 
Hemitragus jemlaiecus or Capra jharal. Native names : Tehr. Jehr, W est- 
ern Himalayas ; Kras, Jagla, Kashmir ; Kart, Kulu and Chamba ; Jharal , Aepal, 
Jhula (male), Tharni (female), Kunawar ; Esbu (male), Esbi (female), Sutlej 
above Chini. 
Habitat.—Throughout the Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikhim. 
Period of gestation.— Six months, kids being born in June or July. 
Description. —A long, narrow and straight head ; horns slightly wrinkled, 
much flattened on each side, almost touching at the base and diverging backwards 
in a sharp curve. Hair short on the head, much lonver on the body, old males 
having a shaggy mane reaching to the knees which, with the breast, are call¬ 
ous. Four teat?. It is a rich dark brown in colour on top, shading to paier at 
the base; males are much darker than females, but there is great variety in 
colour. The face and front of all the limbs very dark, old males having a dark 
band down the back. It is a forest-loving animal, and prefers steep tree-cover¬ 
ed slopes. Females occasionally affect the open, old males seem to prefer the 
thickest jungle. The Tahr finds a footing in the most impossible looking places. 
Measurements. —Males weigh up to 200 lbs., stands from 3 feet to o feet 4 
inches at shoulder, with a total length of 4 feet 6 inches ; the horns are small, 
