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Rare white bull tahr shot by poachers

July 12th, 2011 | 1 Comment

White bull tahr at Glenmore, South Island of New Zealand

White bull tahr at Glenmore, South Island of New Zealand

White himalayan bull tahr are very rare, occurring at a rate of about 1 in 10,000 animals. This animal was shot by a poacher, trespassing on the owner’s property in the Glenmore area on the South Island, and left to rot, unfortunately.

Thanks to Don Cameron of Pure NZ Hunting for the photo.

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One Response to "Rare white bull tahr shot by poachers"

  1. Chris McCarthy says:
    July 14, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Don,

    That’s a big shame, I filmed a white bull on Glenmore for two years running. Looking at his horns that white bull looks to be in his 6th year, which would make it the same one I filmed.

    What a waste!

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