The Nubian ibex is a desert-dwelling goat species found in mountainous areas of northern and northeast Africa, and the Middle East. It was historically considered to be a subspecies of the Alpine ibex, but is now considered a distinct species. The wild population is estimated at 4,500 mature individuals, and it is classified as vulnerable.
Image: Piki Wiki Israel 38769 Male Ibex
Image: Two Nubian Ibexes, Ein Gedi nature reserve, The Judean desert, Israel
Nubian ibex near Mitzpe Ramon
Young Nubian ibex in Sde Boker
Capra is a genus of mammals, the goats, comprising ten species, including the markhor and several species known as ibexes. The domestic goat is a domesticated species derived from the bezoar ibex. Evidence of goat domestication dates back more than 8,500 years.
Capra (genus)
Male Nubian ibex
Caprine heart.
Goats used for natural weed control