What's the difference between an ibex and a chamois? - Alpenwild
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Our guides at Alpenwild get lots of questions about the differences between ibex (Capra ibex) and chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra). These are the two iconic animals that most of our hikers are hoping to see during their time spent in the Alps. So how to tell the difference when you spot one of these hoofed animals
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Ibex, Serow, Saiga, Mountain Goat, Chamois, Common Goral.(clockwise from upper left corner).1984 World Boo…
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