There are reservations in Tajikistan to protect the markhors. Evidence for markhors crossbreeding with domestic goats has been found. Korkeasaari Zoo holds the European studbook for markhors. Edge Of the Himalayas will feature snow leopards, musk deer, tragopans, markhors, and red pandas. Fishing and trophy hunting for markhors are still common in the area. On June 6, 2017, five markhors were added to the exhibit.