The Spanish IBEX (Capra Pyrenaica) is a type of Ibex that had four subspecies, two are extinct and the other two still can only be found in Spain. Its actual population was estimated at 55.000 individuals and it continues to increase. It is the KING…
GREDOS IBEX
Description
Ibex fur in summer is quite short and dark-grey in colour, but in winter the fur is long with black marks on its back. The body of the Ibex is strong and robust. Both males and females have horns, but the female horns are smaller. Males horns are big, ringed, and have a wrinkle surface. The horns grow proportionately with age, adding one ring per year. They rise vertically and lean out and back in a scimitar form with the tips turning inward.
TORTOSA BECEITE IBEX
The Spanish Ibex lives in two separate herds, one is composed of females, kids, and young males while the other is composed of adult males. The male group only approaches the female group during the rutting season. It is at this time (December-January) that spectacular fights can be seen between adult males for group hierarchy. After six months of gestation, the Ibex females give birth to one kid.
RONDA IBEX
SOUTH EAST IBEX
IBEXHUNTSPAIN