This is the Persian Ibex released in the Florida Mountain Range in New Mexico. These Ibex were brought from Iran in the 1970's. We were lucky to spot a small herd of females and kids early this morning. The picture is taken through our spotting scope. The males (not pictured) have 3 foot long horns that curl around to their backs. The males also have a beard. Below is a link to an interesting article on the Ibex in New Mexico.
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/publications/documents/spring_canyon.pdf
Canada is watching! What a great shot of the ibex...keep them coming!
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