Nubian Ibex

 

 

Physical Description:

·         Nubian ibex are one of the smallest ibex species and are sexually dimorphic.

·         The overall color of individuals is a uniform tan with marks of black and white on the legs and a white underneath

·         There is a color change that begins in August, where males become dark brown to black on their necks, chests, shoulders, sides of the belly.

·         Front side of the thighs, and upper forelegs.

·         Males have long dark beards, and older females also grow beards.

·         Both males and females have horns, which A male’s horns are large, dark, and semi-circular, with rings on the back

Physical Characteristics:

Head to body length : 105-125 cm ( 3.5 – 4.1 ft )

Tail Length : 15 – 20 cm ( 6 -8 in )

Shoulder Height : 65-75 cm ( 2.1 -2.5 ft )

Weight  : 25 -70 kg ( 55- 154lbs )

Horn length : 120 cm ( 48 in ) 

Females have shorter and thinner horns that are 35 cm / 14 inches

Knob Length :  24 -36 knobs

RANGE : Northeastern Africa, Arabian Peninsula and Middle East

HABITAT :  Mountainous region which is the highest and steepest cliffs

DIET : Herbs, shrubs, tree foilage, buds, fruits and occasionally grasses

Status : Endangered. Less than 2500 remaining in the wild only today.

Reason for status : Habitat loss, hunting, pollution, and competition for humans.

Gestation : 5 – 5.5 months.

Lifespan : 10 – 16 years in wild / 17 years in captivity

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