Ibex
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Ibex
Capra ibex
The Ibex is a wild mountain goat known for its long, curved horns. It is an excellent climber, often seen scaling steep cliffs with ease.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Ibex has a stocky build and a short brownish-grey coat, often with a lighter belly. Males boast impressive, thick, ridged horns that curve backward, sometimes reaching over a meter long. Its distinctive horns and powerful legs make it stand out.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusCapra
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A male ibex's magnificent curved horns can weigh more than 15 kilograms, quite a heavy crown!
Ibex eyes have horizontal pupils, giving them a super-wide panoramic view of their mountain home.
Ibex horns grow yearly rings, so you can count them to tell their age, like a tree!
They love licking mineral-rich rocks for salts, sometimes wearing deep grooves into the mountainside.
Special abilities
Ability
Mountain Climber
Ibex can scale incredibly steep rock faces using their specially adapted hooves, which gives them amazing grip.
Ability
Horned Protector
Ibex has massive, ridged horns that help them defend against predators and battle rivals during mating season.
Ability
Keen Lookout
Ibex has excellent eyesight and balance, which helps them spot distant threats and navigate treacherous mountain paths.
Ability
Cold Resistor
Ibex can survive harsh, freezing mountain winters thanks to their thick double coat that provides insulation.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 120-170 cm
- Weight
- 30-100 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-17 years
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 150-180 days
Diet & Feeding
Ibex are plant-eaters, nibbling on grasses, herbs, and small shrubs found in their mountain homes.
Primary Foods
- grasses
- lichens
- mosses
- leaves
- shrubs
- herbs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Preys on young or sick ibex.
eaten by
Wolf
Canis lupus
Hunts ibex, especially in winter.
eaten by
Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
A primary predator in Asian ranges.
eats
Alpine Meadow-grass
Poa alpina
A common food source for ibex.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Also known as
Siberian Ibex
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not approach wild ibexes. Admire them from a safe distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ibex?
120-170 cm
How much does Ibex weigh?
30-100 kg
How long does Ibex live?
10-17 years
How fast can Ibex move?
55 km/h
What does Ibex eat?
Ibex are plant-eaters, nibbling on grasses, herbs, and small shrubs found in their mountain homes.
Where is Ibex usually found?
Mountain regions
How does Ibex hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Ibex usually have?
1-2
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