The Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica) is a goat-antelope that lives in the Pyrenees and Cantabrian Mountains of Spain, France and Andorra, and the Apennine Mountains of central Italy. It is one of the two species of the genus Rupicapra, the other being the …

The Pyrenean chamois is a goat-antelope that lives in the mountains of northwestern Spain. Its summer coat is a ruddy brown; in winter, it is black or brown, with darker patches around the eyes. Both males and females have backward-hooked horns up to 20 cm in length.

The Pyrenean Chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica pyrenaica), a subspecies of the chamois, is an extraordinary mammal known for its agile maneuvers in steep, rocky terrains. This species thrives in the breathtaking landscapes of the Pyrenees mountains, serving as a vibrant symbol of the rugged wilderness.

chamois, (genus Rupicapra), either of two species of goatlike animal, belonging to the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla), that are native to the mountains of Europe and the Middle East.

Chamois, (genus Rupicapra), either of two species of goatlike animal, belonging to the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla), that are native to the mountains of Europe and the Middle East. The two species are the Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra …

The westernmost chamois of the Pyrenees and Spain’s Cantabrian Mountains are the smallest, and also have coats with more gold and yellow. I took this Pyrenean chamois in Spain in 2005. It was a tough hunt, but I missed two shots. ‍

One sub­species (Rup­i­capra pyre­naica or­nata) is clas­si­fied as En­dan­gered and listed in CITES Ap­pen­dix I. R. pyre­naica is also some­times called Chamois (pro­nounced shammy). Matthew Haack (au­thor), Uni­ver­sity of Michi­gan-Ann Arbor, On­drej Pod­laha (ed­i­tor), Uni­ver­sity of …

The Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica), sometimes known simply as chamois, pronounced shammy, is a goat-like creature native to the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees, northwestern Spain and the Apennines in central Italy.

The Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica pyrenaica) is the most common alpine ruminant species in the Pyrenees (Northern Spain – Andorra – Southern France). Since 2001, chamois populations have suffered devastating outbreaks of fatal disease caused by a Pestivirus (Border Disease Virus – BDV).

The Pyrenean Chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica) is a remarkable member of the mammal family that has captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts and researchers