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Alpine ibex
'An Alpine ibex can leap almost two metres into the air from a standing start.'
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
alps
Diet:
grass, leaves, herbs and moss
Lifespan:
18 years on average
Weight:
60 to 120 pounds
Number of young:
1 young
Carrying time:
23 to 25 weeks
IUCN status:
safe
EEP:
no
Varying diet
In summer, Alpine ibex mainly eat grass. They can eat about twenty kilograms a day. In winter it is more difficult to find food. They will dig through the snow to find mosses and herbs. They will also eat plants like juniper and boxwood. Because it is so hard to find enough food, Alpine ibex can sometimes lose half of their weight during the winter.
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Theme area: A Matter of Taste
You can see the Alpine ibex in the ‘A Matter of Taste’ theme area. Here, you can delve into the world of food: how animals find food, hunt, or avoid being eaten.
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Species conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
Fortunately, the status of the Alpine ibex is safe. Unfortunately, many of the species you see in the park are endangered. They are struggling in their original habitat. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Together we can help them, with big, or small steps. Do you want to know how?