Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Feb, Mar. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Nubian ibex faces threats from habitat loss due to human development and overhunting. Conservation efforts focus on protecting key habitats and reducing poaching through increased patrols and community engagement. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect the ibex and its habitat, as well as raising awareness about the species' vulnerability.
The Nubian ibex is a desert-dwelling species of goat found in mountainous areas of northern and northeast Africa, and the Middle East. Historically considered a subspecies of the Alpine ibex, it is now recognized as a distinct species. The wild population is estimated at 4,500 mature individuals, and it is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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