The Siberian ibex, Capra sibirica, is a polytypic species of ibex and a wild relative of goats and sheep. It is also known by regional names including Altai ibex, Asian ibex, Central Asian ibex, Gobi ibex, Himalayan ibex, Mongolian ibex and Tian Shan ibex. It lives in Central Asia and is by far the most widely distributed species in the genus Capra. It is currently ranked as near threatened, with low densities in most areas and an overall decline, although reliable data are scant. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Alpine ibex, and it is still unclear whether it is one species or a complex of genetically distinct units. It is the longest and heaviest member of its genus. Males stand 88 to 110 centimetres at the shoulder and weigh 60 to 130 kilograms.
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In Tajikistan, the ibex distribution is controlled by climatic variables such as seasonal temperature and precipitation of warmest quarter.
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The Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica), also known by regional names including Altai ibex, Asian ibex, Central Asian ibex, Gobi ibex, Himalayan ibex, Mongolian ibex, and Tian Shan ibex, is a polytypic species of ibex, a wild relative of goats and sheep.
Reproduction
During the rut, the males spend considerable effort courting females, and they are often emaciated from lack of grazing by the time it ends.
Habitat and distribution
In Pakistan, the species' historical range extended from Swat to Khunjerab; however, it has since contracted to the country's extreme northern regions due to anthropogenic pressures and climate change.
Reproduction, lifespan
They have been reported to live for up to 22 years in captivity.
Behavior
They have also been known to seek out tree lines on hot days, but they do not enter forested areas, preferring to return to their alpine habitat when the weather has cooled.
Habitat and distribution, where it lives
In Tajikistan, the ibex distribution is controlled by climatic variables such as seasonal temperature and precipitation of warmest quarter.
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The bovids (Bovidae) are the most species-rich family.
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Bovidae is the biological family of cloven-hoofed, ruminant mammals that includes cattle, bison, buffalo, antelopes, and goat-antelopes such as sheep and goats.
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