Fact:

In contrast to most desert animals, the Nubian Ibex drinks almost every day! 

Habitat:

Mountainous arid regions with steep slopes. 

Threats:

Hunting for meat and trophies and habitat degradation through competition with livestock. 

Range:

The coastal regions of North-Eastern Africa, the Sinai Peninsula and the Arabian Peninsula.

Additional Information:

The average lifespan in the wild is 17 years.

Conservation Action: 

In 1998, captive-bred ibex were released in Jordan’s “Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve“. Now, over 200 thrive in the reserve. An example of how animals can be reintroduced to the wild.