Details for Chamois

• Chamois

  The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a species of goat-antelope native to the European mountains, including the Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines, and Carpathians. They are agile and well-adapted to steep, rocky terrain, with short, hooked horns present in both males and females. Chamois typically stand 70-80 cm (28-31 inches) at the shoulder and weigh 25-60 kg (55-132 lbs). They are herbivores, feeding on grasses, herbs, and alpine flowers. Chamois are social animals, living in herds, and are known for their incredible climbing abilities, allowing them to navigate treacherous mountain slopes.

  

  Habitat: The Chamois lives in Albania, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, Bosnia-and-herz, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.