Facts about Ibex you might not know.

 Introduction:

Ibex are found in East Africa, North Africa, and Eurasia. In general, males are more prominent than females. Males typically weigh 42.0 to 85.0 kg (92.6 to 187.4 lb) and females 25.0 to 39.5 kg (55.1-87.1 lb). Their faces are flat. Males' horns are more curled and are used for fighting during the mating season. Their large hooves serve as shock absorbers and give them stability on cliffs.

                                                                  

    1. The Ibex is a great climber and live in high-altitude areas.

2. Ibex are herbivores animal . They do not get a sufficient quantity of salt from their diet. So they climb pretty steep dams many times just to lick the salt from the dam.                                             

                                                                                                                                                         3. Ibex can run up to 45 miles per hour and can jump in the air up to 6 feet. 

     4. Ibex has a special adaptation for harsh conditions such as they have long hair during winter and short hair during summer.

      5. They are mostly active during dawn and dusk. The lower the temperature the more active they are. They can travel up to 4_6km in one day.                                                        

     6. For food and water the Ibex generally descends downwards.