In Turkmenistan, the population of the markhor goat, which is found exclusively in the east of the country, continues to grow steadily.
According to Shaniyaz Menliyev, head of the scientific department of the Koytendag State Nature Reserve, according to data for last year, 1572 adult individuals were recorded, which is a record figure for the region, the publication ussatnews.com reports with reference to the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan".
The establishment of International Markhor Day was a significant event. The holiday was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2024 on the initiative of representatives of Afghanistan, Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It is celebrated on May 24.
