Southern chamois — size comparison

The southern chamois uses steep slopes and mountain meadows. The species includes Pyrenean, Cantabrian and Apennine populations. Snow conditions and seasonal pl

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Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles

Southern chamois

Rupicapra pyrenaica

ok. 78,5 cmAdult individual · zakres ogólny, ilustracja przykładowa
at the shoulder
Mass
24–50 kg · ADWZakres źródłowy z kwalifikatorami, nie masa przypisana sylwetce
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in cm
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Southern chamoisHeight at shoulderapprox. 78.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

78.5–78.5 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Southern chamois — size comparison — facts and sources

The southern chamois uses steep slopes and mountain meadows. The species includes Pyrenean, Cantabrian and Apennine populations. Snow conditions and seasonal plant availability influence its choice of mountain zone and location.

In summer it takes herbs, grasses and flowering plants. In winter other resources may become more important, including young shoots and food accessible above snow. Its menu changes with location, slope aspect and local weather.

Females with young often live in groups, while adult males may be more solitary for part of the year. Competition increases during breeding. Skilled movement over rocky ground and rapid responses to alarm help it use this demanding environment.

podłoże → bark; głowa i uszy wyłączone. Bark 76–81 cm; szersze ujęcie gatunku obejmujące populacje pirenejskie, kantabryjskie i apenińskie. Punkt to środek zakresu, a nie średnia populacji. Ujęcie przednie ma przybliżony punkt zasłonięty przez głowę.

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