# Capra Ibex Ibex The Capra Ibex Ibex is a strong mountain goat that loves to climb steep rocks! They have amazing horns that can grow really long and spiral around. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Mountainous regions in Europe and Asia - **Also known as:** Ibex Goat ![Capra Ibex Ibex](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Alpine_Ibex_in_Gornergrat.JPG&width=800) Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen, GFDL · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alpine_Ibex_in_Gornergrat.JPG) ## Appearance The Capra Ibex Ibex is a robust mountain goat with a reddish-brown coat in summer, turning greyish in winter. Males have huge, impressive, ridged horns that curve backwards, which are much larger and thicker than the females' smaller, thinner horns. They also have a distinctive white belly. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Capra ## Interesting facts - Ibex often gather at high-altitude salt licks to get vital minerals. - Male ibex horns can weigh as much as 15 kg (33 lbs)! - They can get most of their water needs from the plants they eat. - Young ibex kids can stand and climb within minutes of being born. ## Special abilities - **Cliff Climber:** Capra Ibex Ibex can scale nearly vertical cliffs because of their specially adapted hooves, which help them grip tiny ledges. - **Horn Shield:** Capra Ibex Ibex has massive, curved horns that help them fight for mates and defend against predators. - **Keen Senses:** Capra Ibex Ibex has excellent eyesight and hearing that helps them detect predators from far away in open mountain terrain. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 120-170 cm - **Weight:** 30-120 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-17 years - **Speed:** 45 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-2 - **Gestation:** 165-170 days ## Diet & Feeding The Alpine Ibex is a plant-eater that loves munching on grasses and herbs found high in the mountains. - **Primary Foods:** Grasses, Herbs, Lichens, Mosses, Shrubs, Leaves - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Golden Eagle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/golden-eagle) (*Aquila chrysaetos*) — eagles often target young or vulnerable ibex kids - **Eaten by:** Grey Wolf (*Canis lupus*) — wolves prey on ibex, particularly during winter - **Eaten by:** Eurasian Lynx (*Lynx lynx*) — lynx can ambush younger or weaker ibex ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Mountain](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/mountain): This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Capra Ibex Ibex? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Capra Ibex Ibex? 120-170 cm ### How much does Capra Ibex Ibex weigh? 30-120 kg ### How long does Capra Ibex Ibex live? 10-17 years ### How fast can Capra Ibex Ibex move? 45 km/h ### What does Capra Ibex Ibex eat? The Alpine Ibex is a plant-eater that loves munching on grasses and herbs found high in the mountains. ### Where is Capra Ibex Ibex usually found? Mountainous regions in Europe and Asia ### How does Capra Ibex Ibex hunt? Grazing ## Where to spot - [Naturschutz-Tierpark Görlitz](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/naturschutz-tierpark-g-rlitz) — Saxony, DE · Zoo ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Capra Ibex Ibex: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/capra-ibex-ibex)