The Markhor is the largest species of wild goat on Earth, with some males reaching up to 240 pounds. The species name is derived from Farsi, with Markhor meaning “snake eater” or “snake killer"". It is fitting, since regional folklore suggests the animal killed snakes with its spiral horns and ate the serpents. . . . . #markhor #wildgoat #goat #animalplanet #farsi #persian #folklore #endangeredspecies #animalsthatstartwithm #pictureoftheday #photooftheday