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Alpine Ibex Capra ibex Linnaeus, 1758

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Handbook of the Mammals of Europe

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Abstract

This comprehensive species‑specific chapter covers all aspects of the biology of Alpine ibex Capra ibex, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, life history, ecology, habitat, diet, and behavior.

The economic significance and management of Alpine ibex and future challenges for research and conservation are addressed as well.

The chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal, and a list of key literature.

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We would like to thank Dante Alpe for kindly providing pictures of Alpine ibex and Peter Neuhaus and Luca Corlatti for their useful suggestions to improve this chapter.

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    Alice Brambilla, Iris Biebach & Lukas Keller

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Brambilla, A. et al. (2020). Alpine Ibex Capra ibex Linnaeus, 1758. In: Hackländer, K., Zachos, F.E. (eds) Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65038-8_32-1

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