zorlamas
Zorlamas are a small-to-medium-sized herbivorous mammal endemic to montane forests and highland grasslands. They have a compact body, a short neck, and a thick coat that varies from sandy to dark brown, with a lighter underbelly. Adults typically measure 60–90 cm in body length, with a 20–30 cm tail, and weigh 6–12 kg. Males carry a pair of slender, slightly curved horns used in display and defense.
Zorlamas inhabit rugged terrain and prefer dense understory for cover during the day and open slopes for
Behavior and adaptations: They are mostly herbivorous, feeding on grasses, leaves, and shrubs; they browse shrubs
Reproduction: Breeding is seasonal; gestation around 140–160 days; usually one offspring per year; calves weigh ~2
Conservation and status: No formal global assessment exists; locally threatened by habitat loss and overgrazing, but