Alpine Ibex
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Alpine Ibex
Capra ibex
The Alpine Ibex is a strong mountain goat with long, curved horns. It loves to climb steep cliffs and jump from rock to rock with ease.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Alpine Ibex is a robust wild goat with distinct, ridged, scimitar-shaped horns, particularly long and impressive on males. Its coat is typically brownish-grey, often appearing reddish in summer and darker in winter. They also feature a prominent, dark beard.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusCapra
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Baby ibex can walk and climb incredibly well within just a few hours of being born!
Ibex can stand on incredibly small rock ledges, sometimes only a few inches wide!
Male ibex horns can weigh more than their entire head, up to 15 kilograms!
Their powerful legs allow them to jump over 2 meters high from a standing start!
Special abilities
Ability
Cliff Clinger
Alpine Ibex can scale steep, rocky cliffs with incredible ease because of specialized hooves that provide exceptional grip.
Ability
Horn Shield
Alpine Ibex uses its massive, curved horns for defense against predators and for powerful sparring with rivals.
Ability
Snow Digger
Alpine Ibex can dig through deep snow with its hooves to find hidden vegetation, helping them survive harsh winters.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 105-159 cm
- Weight
- 17-120 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-14 years
- Top Speed
- 45 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 165-170 days
Diet & Feeding
These agile climbers munch on various plants, from grasses to small shrubs, found high in the mountains.
Primary Foods
- Grasses
- Lichens
- Mosses
- Herbs
- Shrubs
- Alpine flowers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Predates on young ibex kids, snatching them from ledges.
eaten by
Grey Wolf
Canis lupus
Hunts adult ibex, often targeting weaker individuals in packs.
eaten by
Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
An opportunistic predator of ibex, especially during harsh winters.
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.
Thermoregulating
Thermoregulating organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment.
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
Steinbock
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Alpine Ibex?
105-159 cm
How much does Alpine Ibex weigh?
17-120 kg
How long does Alpine Ibex live?
10-14 years
How fast can Alpine Ibex move?
45 km/h
What does Alpine Ibex eat?
These agile climbers munch on various plants, from grasses to small shrubs, found high in the mountains.
Where is Alpine Ibex usually found?
Mountain regions
How does Alpine Ibex hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Alpine Ibex usually have?
1-2
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