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The bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus aegagrus) is a wild goat subspecies that is native to the montane forested areas in the Caucasus and the Zagros Mountains.
15 gru 2004 · Learn about the Persian ibex, a wild goat species native to Iran and its neighboring countries, and its cultural and biological significance. Find out how it is related to the domestic goat, what are its distinctive features, and why it is endangered by human activities.
An ibex (pl.: ibex, ibexes or ibices) is any of several species of wild 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 Caucasus Mountains in Russia - higher than the European Alps, stretching upwards over 5,000 meters. They are home to Persian Ibex. These are mountain specialists, perfectly adapted to the harsh conditions up here. The ibex is a wild goat and it’s the ancestor of our domestic goats.
The bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus aegagrus) is a wild goat subspecies that is native to the montane forested areas in the Caucasus and the Zagros Mountains.
The bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus aegagrus), also known as the Anatolian bezoar ibex, or Persian ibex is also known as a dağ keçisi by Anatolian locals. This ibex is a vulnerable subspecies of wild goat, native to Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iraq, Iran, Russia and Turkey.
The Wild Goat is a medium-sized caprine, whose exact shape and size varies from sub-species to sub-species. The body length of the Bezoar ibex is between 120-160 cm, with a height at the withers of 70-100 cm. Their legs are relatively short, but with long, saber-shaped horns, curving backwards.
