Iberian ibex
A species of Goats, Also known as Spanish wild goat Scientific name : Capra pyrenaica Genus : Goats
Iberian ibex, A species of Goats
Also known as:
Spanish wild goat
Scientific name: Capra pyrenaica
Genus: Goats
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Description General Info
Description
The Ibex (Capra pyrenaica) is a common type of goat on the Iberian Peninsula. Despite the externally quite clear differences, it is genetically very similar to the Alpine ibex and, according to recent studies, may even be of the same species.
General Info
Lifespan
15-22 years
Diet
Iberian ibex is primarily a browser, feeding on variety of leaves, twigs, and shoots of trees and shrubs. It often complements its diet with grasses, lichens, fruits, and nuts during different seasons.
Appearance
The iberian ibex is a robust and muscular animal. Adults feature dense, smooth coats boasting shades of reddish-brown or dark chestnut, often showing white marks near the chest and rump. Males also exhibit large, crescent-shaped horns that can measure nearly a meter in length. Sexual dimorphism is evident with males generally larger and darker, and females possessing lighter hues and shorter horns.
Behavior
Iberian ibex are social animals, forming herds usually overseen by a dominant male. They engage in distinctive seasonal movements between higher and lower altitudes, adapting to changing food availability. Iberian ibex display active territorial defense and a notably aggressive behavior during the mating season, characterized by intense fights between males.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
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