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Alpine Ibex

Capra ibex

Moderate Least concern Photographed

2 photos · first photographed 2026-09-12

Distribution

Range

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Quick facts

Group: Mammals
Family: Bovidae
Size: 73–101 cm (shoulder)
Weight: 40–100 kg
Diet: Herbivore
Lifespan: 10–18 yrs
Habitat: Alpine meadows, Rocky cliffs, High mountains

About

The Alpine ibex, also known as the steinbock, is a European species of goat which lives in the Alps. It is one of ten species in the genus Capra and its closest living relative is the Iberian ibex. The Alpine ibex is a sexually dimorphic species; males are larger and carry longer horns than females.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.

My photos

New Generation Rises - A Young Alpine Ibex on a Stone Above the Forest2026-09-12 600mmf/6.31/500ISO 1000 Nikon Z 8NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRdarktable 5.6.0Alpine IbexAll rights reservedLukas NagelalpineIbex, alpineWildlife, alps, bavarianAlps, capraIbex, europeanWildlife, forest, forestPhotography, mountainWildlife, nature, naturePhotography, outdoors, photo, photography, wildlife, wildlifeOfTheAlps, wildlifePhotography

A juvenile Alpine ibex stands on a pale limestone outcrop and looks directly into the camera. Its short, slightly curved horns are backlit against a deep green forest of conifers filling the background, with tufts of grass growing along the edge of the rock.

Step into the Unknown - Juvenile Alpine Ibex Looking into the Camera2026-09-12 450mmf/6.31/640ISO 1000 Nikon Z 8NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRdarktable 5.6.0Alpine IbexAll rights reservedLukas NagelalpineIbex, alpineWildlife, alps, bavarianAlps, capraIbex, europeanWildlife, ibex, mountainWildlife, nature, naturePhotography, outdoors, photo, photography, wildlife, wildlifeOfTheAlps, wildlifePhotography