




Capra pyrenaica
The Iberian Ibex is a special goat that lives in the mountains of Spain. It has strong legs for climbing and beautiful curved horns. These goats are great at jumping between rocky cliffs!
Habitat: Mountain regions
The Iberian Ibex has a stocky build with sturdy legs. Males have impressive, thick, ridged horns that curve backwards, while females have smaller, straighter horns. Their coat is reddish-brown, often with dark, almost black, markings on the legs and face, especially in mature males.





Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Ibex horns show rings, like tree rings, that reveal their age! Wow!
Male ibex can weigh as much as an adult human! Wow!
Their winter fur grows extra thick to keep them cozy! Wow!
They once almost vanished but made an amazing comeback! Wow!
Iberian Ibex has rough, flexible hooves and powerful legs that help them grip tiny ledges on steep cliffs.
Iberian Ibex can jump across wide gaps because of their powerful leg muscles, navigating treacherous terrain.
Iberian Ibex has excellent vision that helps them spot predators from far away in open mountain areas.
These mountain goats are herbivores that munch on a variety of tough plants found in their habitat.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals.
100-140 cm
30-100 kg
12-15 years
60 km/h
These mountain goats are herbivores that munch on a variety of tough plants found in their habitat.
Mountain regions
Grazing
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