Ibex

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An ibex is any of several species of wild mountain goat (genus Capra), distinguished by the male’s large recurved horns, which are transversely ridged in front. Ibex are found in Eurasia, North Africa, and East Africa. The name ibex comes from Latin, borrowed from Iberian or Aquitanian, akin to Old Spanish bezerro “bull”, modern Spanish becerro “yearling”. Ranging in height from 27 to 43 inches (0.69 to 1.09 m) and weighing 200 to 270 pounds (91 to 120 kg), the ibex can live 20 years. Two closely related species of wild goats are not usually called ibex: the markhor and the wild goat,More info:wiki

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#10 File:Capra ibex ibex – 02.jpg,More info:wikimedia

#9 Group of Alpine ibex climbing cliff face,More info:Nature Picture Library

#8 Herd of Ibex Goats Euthanized at L.A. Zoo After Becoming Infected by Herpes Virus,More info:ktla

A herd of seven Nubian ibex goats were euthanized at the Los Angeles Zoo last month after becoming infected by a herpes virus, officials confirmed Thursday.

Six African antelope became sick and died at the zoo in October, and zoo officials identified the source of infections as malignant catarrhal fever. MCF is developed from a herpes virus which was apparently being carried by the Nubian ibex. The virus can infect and cause the death of other “even-toed hoofed” animals, zoo officials explained in a news statement to KTLA.

#7 Amazing photos of male ibexes fighting over ladies,More info:fromthegrapevine

#6 Discover ideas about Ibex Animal,More info:pinterest

#5 Nubian Ibex,More info:animals.sandiegozoo

A male’s horns are large, dark, and semi-circular, with annual rings on the back. They grow 4.5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 centimeters) during the first five years of life, and then grow between .7 and 1.5 inches (2 and 4 centimeters) per year thereafter. Males also have long dark beards, which are used for scent marking and to excite the females during rutting.

#4 Amazing photos of male ibexes fighting over ladies,More info:fromthegrapevine

#3 Himalayan Ibex,More info:ibexzone

A big male will stand 40 inches (102 cm) at the shoulder and weigh 200 pounds (91 kg). Coat is thick and woolly in winter, being shed in early summer. Color is very variable, ranging from pale brown to dark brown, with a darker dorsal stripe and often a lighter saddle patch and whitish neck patch. Generally darker in summer than in winter.

#2 NASA – IBEX Media Teleconference: Visuals,More info:nasa

#1 Nubian Ibex,More info:animals.sandiegozoo

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