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The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex), also known as the steinbock, is a European species of goat that lives in the Alps. It is one of ten species in the genus Capra and its closest living relative is the Iberian ibex. The Alpine ibex is a sexually dimorphic species; males are larger and carry longer
Founded 22 September 1962 by the Austrian zoologist Hans Psenner, Alpenzoo reintroduced endangered species like the bearded vulture, Alpine ibex, and northern bald ibis in the wild. The zoo is a non-profit association, and the majority of their funding comes from the entrance fees, but the zoo receives additional funds from the city of ...
Endangered species by reason(s) they are (or were) threatened — the cause(s) for species being endangered in their native habitats.; This is primarily a sub-category for IUCN Red List species by the external threat(s) stated in IUCN reports for each listed species (hyperlinked under 'References' &/or 'External links' on most wikipedia articles when species are on IUCN Red List).
The animals are found most frequently at elevations ranging from 3000 to 5300 m above sea level, but are also known to occur in areas as low as 1000 m in the Altai Mountains. They have a predilection for rugged terrain as an anti-predator strategy. [2] The Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) is found in the European Alps. Alpine ibex are found in France ...
This is a list of species of plants and animals protected by Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, commonly abbreviated as CITES. There are no fungi listed in any appendix. [1] List of species protected by CITES Appendix I; List of species protected by CITES Appendix II
List of threatened mammals of the United States; List of threatened reptiles and amphibians of the United States; United States Fish and Wildlife Service list of endangered mammals and birds; United States Fish and Wildlife Service list of threatened and endangered arthropods
An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, invasive species, and climate change. [1]
[1] 56% of all evaluated mammalian species are listed as least concern. The IUCN also lists 127 mammalian subspecies as least concern. Of the subpopulations of mammals evaluated by the IUCN, one species subpopulation has been assessed as least concern. This is a complete list of least concern mammalian species and subspecies evaluated by the IUCN.