Siberian Ibex

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Capra sibirica

Siberian Ibex, a reference photo
Photo: Quinet · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

The Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica), also known by regional names including Altai ibex, Asian ibex, Central Asian ibex, Gobi ibex, Himalayan ibex, Mongolian ibex, and Tian Shan ibex, is a polytypic species of ibex, a wild relative of goats and sheep. It lives in Central Asia, and is, by far, the most widely distributed species in the genus Capra. In terms of population stability, Siberian ibex are currently ranked as near

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Siberian Ibex being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Bovidae
Genus
Capra
Species
Capra sibirica

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