Ibex

About

How ibex lives

Ibex are sure-footed wild goats that climb cliffs and alpine slopes to feed and avoid predators. Rubbery hooves help ibex grip narrow rock ledges. Mountain species are adapted to cooler temperatures, rough terrain, and thinner air.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting ibex also depends on keeping mountains, grassland habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Rubbery hooves help ibex grip narrow rock ledges.
• Mammals often invest heavily in parenting, which shapes social behavior and learning.
• Mountain species are adapted to cooler temperatures, rough terrain, and thinner air.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.