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Alpine Ibex vs Chamois

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Alpine Ibex

Alpine Ibex

Capra ibex

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Chamois

Chamois

Rupicapra rupicapra

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Size

Alpine Ibex

Alpine Ibex

1.5 m

Human

1.75 m

Chamois

Chamois

0.8 m

Alpine IbexChamois
Weight40–120 kg25–50 kg
Length1.3–1.5 m1.1–1.3 m
Height–70–80 cm
Top Speed50 km/h50 km/h
Lifespan15–20 yrs15–22 yrs
Gestation167 days170 days
Offspring1–2 1–2
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationAltitudinal MigrantAltitudinal Migrant
Habitatalpine, Mountain, rockyalpine, Mountain, Forest
RegionsEuropeEurope
FamilyBovidaeBovidae
OrderArtiodactylaArtiodactyla