PLUSH IBEX National Geographic art. 770866
Goats of this species are nimble and can easily navigate the rugged rocky peaks of the Alps. They spend much of their time on steep slopes that are dangerous for most of their predators to climb. Males are famous for their large, backwards-curving horns, which they use to defend themselves from attack and to fight one another for territory.
Diet: Herbivore
Weight: ~68 kg (150 lbs)
Length: 150 — 170 cm (59 — 67 inches)
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Goats of this species are nimble and can easily navigate the rugged rocky peaks of the Alps. They spend much of their time on steep slopes that are dangerous for most of their predators to climb. Males are famous for their large, backwards-curving horns, which they use to defend themselves from attack and to fight one another for territory.
Diet: Herbivore
Weight: ~68 kg (150 lbs)
Length: 150 — 170 cm (59 — 67 inches)