Alpine ibex
A species of Goats, Also known as Bouquetin Scientific name : Capra ibex Genus : Goats
Alpine ibex, A species of Goats
Also known as:
Bouquetin
Scientific name: Capra ibex
Genus: Goats
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Description
The alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is a cloven-hoofed mammal from the Holhoorn family (Bovidae), and one of the nine recent species of the goat family (Capra). The scientific name of the species was published in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus. The alpine ibex is endemic in the Alps of Central Europe.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Alpine ibex primarily sustains on a herbivorous diet comprising shrubs and herbaceous plants. During winter, it predominantly relies on lichens and mosses, with the occasional consumption of pine needles for sustenance.
Appearance
Alpine ibex are medium-sized mammals with stout bodies covered in coarse brown fur, lighter on undersides. Males, being larger, bear thick, backward-curving horns that can reach up to 1 meter. Females have smaller, thinner horns. They exhibit a hump at the shoulder and a beard, more prominent in males. Appearing muscular and agile, they are adept climbers in their rugged mountainous habitats.
Behavior
Alpine ibex present a mix of solitary and social behaviors. They are proficient climbers and spend much of their time on steep, rugged, cliff sides to evade predators. Males exhibit prominent territorial behavior during mating season, often engaging in head-butting contests. These herbivores have a diet that broadly encompasses grass, leaves, and flowers.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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