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Nubian Ibex

Capra nubiana

Photo by Bernadette S
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

"This relatively small ibex is most easily recognised by the impressive, backward-arching horns of the male, which are long, slender and ridged on their outer curve, casting a magnificent silhouette against the rocky, mountainous terrain of its surroundings...The coat is a light sandy brown colour, with a white underbelly, while the legs bear conspicuous black-and-white markings" ~ARKive.org

Habitat:

"A rocky-desert dwelling species found in rough, dry, mountainous terrain." ~ARKive.org

Notes:

Listed as a Vulnerable species, threatened by illegal hunting; exact spotting location not given.
(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn4P5T543Ec&feature=youtu.be)

Reference Links:

Nubian ibex videos, photos and facts - Capra nubiana | Arkive

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Comments (24)
Bernadette S
Thank you for this incredible honor, Project Noah! :-) And many thanks to everyone for all the kind words.
triggsturner
Brilliant spotting and congratulations on your second place Bernadette.
Jim Nelson
Nicely done, Barnadette! Great series.
SukanyaDatta
Wow Bernadette. Congratulations. I remember this spotting.
Brian38
Congratulations Bernadette! Such a wonderful series showing much of the harsh environment that it thrives in.
Neil Ross
Yes, I remember this spotting, Congratulations, Bernadette. A wonderful achievement.
DanielePralong
Congratulations Bernadette, this spotting came second in our 2018 Best Wildlife Photo Competition, Mammals category Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/projectnoah/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10161596060915603&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB0OJOq6Ovl3dGIamPZBt50LQGqoGGTTP68bUFsNJpVAD1Eoe3aoZ_boPoU0SeJoySUywL9eqgYyUkK_JrktZoJ7R38d20OezCMBuvnOWE5r-KFYG7eIZXgPvubnAx4zBs0L5c1IVxkYoGuayAz5mWQrvogL2ZmshipAOAGt_m4gyG1zhtKXw8E4Et8qW0W3O0kmH3QJymyKJwmuxYXrsxUFGdQdX3OWINGiMzK_P6groMDjBt-9dN2v6ZpW8Lqj66dft4KcDcVLPHmOisrtkeNR8WMqpRO7HROBzZTEA_iZfmq1BCnHw5lhCQYf_Vq5D6gRgpdk2F42lNMmMxZzgPin5HT2GDoWiEE06Mjq66cSwwFTUyMklCCAQRGCT0YxFrm7lEyisW4uIUa4_7O6cSB2QQHLN22vujZLmzeoEo_Xt5mwiDbXFkYv0UsdXBYeek3rym2pApdvAkvNB1pZZw6kZHKxBi2Vw&__tn__=-UC-R Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/1107092921101225984
Bernadette S
She does have a sweet face! It's horribly sad though about the hunting, isn't it?
Leuba Ridgway
Missed this one - a sweet face. How can they hunt these ??!
Bernadette S
There were quite a few spotting of ibex around Dahab and Nuweiba last spring. Some Bedouin friends I spoke with say that maybe the military action in North Sinai has forced the animals to move further south. They also said that less people are hunting (thankfully!) because of the higher military presence; it's not safe for the Bedouin to be out with their guns.
Ori Fragman-Sapir
I'm so happy they still survive in Sinai, I was sure they got extinct already there.
Neil Ross
And congratulations on your SOTD too. Much deserved.
Neil Ross
Wonderful spotting, Bernadette. Great info and photos too.
Bernadette S
Yes, we felt extremely lucky not only that we spotted her, but that she let us sit for a few minutes and watch her. :-) Thank you!
SukanyaDatta
What a lucky spotting...these are shy animals and how sweetly it has posed for you. Congratulations, Bernadette...and good luck with more spottings that we do not get to see everyday.
Bernadette S
Thank you, Daniele, for letting me know about this honor. :-)
DanielePralong
Congratulations Bernadette, this beautiful series has been chosen as our Spotting of the Day: "A rocky-desert dwelling caprine species found in Northeastern Africa and parts of the Middle East, this beautiful Nubian Ibex (Capra nubiana) is our Spotting of the Day. This species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN as there is a continuing decline in its population due to habitat loss and degradation, competition with livestock, and illegal hunting. The Nubian Ibex is now extinct in Syria and in Lebanon". Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/pb.10150120463815603.-2207520000.1523402555./10160299536775603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/983847666646994944

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PublishedApril 8, 2018

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