Gallery description : alpine goat pictures

Chamois (rupicapra rupicapra) is a mammal type animal. It usually lives in mountainous and rocky terrain. The weight of this animal is about 50kg - 55kg (110lbs - 121lbs) and average life span is 18 - 22 years. Human, wolf, wildcats are dangerous for chamoises. See the table below for more information.

Facts about chamoiss
NameChamois
KingdomAnimalia
TypeMammal
ColourBrown, grey, black, tan, white
Skin TypeFur
LifestyleHerd
PredatorsHuman, wolf, wildcats
GenusRupicapra
FamilyBovidae
Average Litter Size1
Scientific NameRupicapra rupicapra
Life Span18 - 22 years
PhylumChordata
HabitatMountainous and rocky terrain
Distinctive FeaturesBlack and white face markings and backward curving horns
Top Speed17km/h (10mph)
OrderArtiodactyla
ClassMammalia
Conservation StatusLeast concern
Size (H)75cm - 80cm (30in - 31in)
Weight50kg - 55kg (110lbs - 121lbs)
DietHerbivore
Main PreyGrass, leaves, shrubs
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Description Alpine goat pictures. Alpine - vtabora - alpine-16.jpg
Width 1094 pixels
Heigh 778 pixels
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