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SPECIES PROFILE
Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex)
Capra
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Alps
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
High alpine rocky slopes
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Artiodactyla
FAMILY
Bovidae
GENUS
Capra
📋 Description
SIZE
130-170 cm body, 40-120 kg
COLORATION
Brown with large curved horns
ADAPTATIONS
Incredible climbing ability
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
High alpine rocky slopes
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Alps
REPRODUCTION
1-2 kids per year
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Historical overhunting
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Alpine ibex have massive backward-curving horns and can climb near-vertical cliffs.
2
They were saved from extinction in the 19th century and are now common in the Alps.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Swiss Alps
Gran Paradiso Italy
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for on steep cliffs in the Alps.
