A medium-sized mountain goat-antelope native to European mountain ranges, characterized by remarkable agility and adaptation to steep alpine terrain.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Alpine and subalpine regions of Europe, ranging from 500 to 3,000 meters elevation in mountainous areas of the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, and Caucasus
Ecological Role
Critical mountain ecosystem herbivore, contributing to vegetation management and serving as prey for predators like wolves and golden eagles
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, two-layered winter coat changing color seasonally from dark brown to lighter grayish-brown
LIMBS WINGSShort, powerful legs with specialized hooves featuring soft inner pads and hard outer rims for exceptional mountain traction
HEAD SENSORYShort, pointed ears, large dark eyes with excellent peripheral vision, curved black horns present in both sexes
BODY STRUCTURECompact body, 70-85 cm long, weighing 25-50 kg, with muscular build adapted for climbing steep rocky terrain
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Giles Laurent
