Saturday, January 28, 2006

The Walia Ibex


The Walia Ibex (Capra ibex walie), like the Simien Fox, is endemic to the Simien Mountains and is also one of the most endangered mammal species in the world. This is mainly due to the very restricted habitat as well as the impact of poaching. We did see them but found them only on the steepest and most remote slopes of the escarpment and only managed to see them at a distance, and mostly with the aid of binoculars. For me it was the perfect excuse for my slowness at times… many a time did I catch my breath again whilst gazing over the cliffs looking for Ibex.

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