The Probert Encyclopaedia of Nature

CHAMOIS

The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a ruminating mammal of the family Bovidea, order Artiodactyla found in inhabiting high inaccessible mountains in south Europe and west Asia. They are a goat-like antelope similar in appearance to the Alpine Ibex, but are small, more slender and easily recognised by the bold black and white head markings. Its horns, which are about 16 cm long, are round, almost smooth, perpendicular and straight until near the tip, where they suddenly terminate in a hook directed backwards and downwards. Its hair is brown in winter, brown fawn colour in summer, and grayish in spring. The tail is black.
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