Least Concern
Ibex
Capra ibex
A sure-footed wild goat of steep alpine cliffs, equipped with strong hooves and long backward-curving horns.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Mountain
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
10–18 years in the wild
Size
Shoulder height 65–105 cm; weight 65–120 kg
Scientific Name
Capra ibex
About Ibex
A sure-footed wild goat of steep alpine cliffs, equipped with strong hooves and long backward-curving horns.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with mountain habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–18 years in the wild, a size of Shoulder height 65–105 cm; weight 65–120 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Ibex can climb extremely steep rocky slopes that appear almost vertical from a distance.
Where Ibex Lives
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Swiss Alps
, Switzerland
Gran Paradiso
, Italy