Nubian ibex

mammal

Also known as: Capra ibex nubiana

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The Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a relatively small ibex found in arid, mountainous regions of northeastern Africa and the Middle East. It belongs to the genus Capra, which includes various sure-footed wild goats inhabiting mountain ranges across Europe, Asia, and northeastern Africa.12

The Nubian ibex is closely related to other ibex species, such as the European ibex and the Siberian ibex, but is distinguished by its smaller size and long, slender horns. These mammals are known for their excellent climbing abilities and are adapted to rugged, rocky environments.2

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…beard and horns, and the Nubian ibex (C. nubiana), which is smaller and has long, slender horns. Other ibexes include the Spanish ibex (C. pyrenaica) and the walia, or Abyssinian ibex (C. walie), which has been reduced to a single population of about 400 individuals in Ethiopia and whose numbers…
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…beard and horns, and the Nubian ibex (C. nubiana), which is smaller and has long, slender horns. Other ibexes include the Spanish ibex (C. pyrenaica) and the walia, or Abyssinian ibex (C. walie), which has been reduced to a single population of about 400 individuals in Ethiopia and whose numbers…
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