Adult Male Ibex Charging
by John Telfer
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Adult Male Ibex Charging
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John Telfer
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Photograph - Photograph
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While visiting the Bronx Zoo located in the heart of the Bronx, New York in the earlier part of July 2013, I went over to the Ibex den. Everytime I come to the Bronx Zoo I take a walk over to the Ibex as they remind of Rams and to see if any of them are engaging in a battle of dominance by crashing into each other's horns. Last time I was at the Bronx Zoo I was lucky and saw two such Ibex trying to better the other. But this time while I did not see any battles I saw the largest Ibex I had ever come across, the girth of his midsection of his body was large and his horns were very large, long and had a tremendous curl to them. He had a large piece of hair growing from his chin and as I was ready to take his photo he began to charge after something he saw, I was able to capture him as he began to charge and then he disappeared up a hill. For more information on these fascinating animals please feel free to read below;
The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex), also known as the steinbock, is a species of wild goat that lives in the mountains of the European Alps. It is a sexuality dimorphic species with larger males who carry larger, curved horns. The coat colour is typically brownish grey. Ibex tend to live in steep, rough terrain above the snow line. They are also social, although adult males and females segregate for most of the year, coming together only to mate. Four distinct groups exist; adult male groups, female-offsping groups, groups of young individuals, and mixed sex groups.
During the breeding season, males fight for access to females and use their long horns in agonistic behaviours. After being extirpated from most areas by the 19th century, the Alpine ibex was reintroduced to parts of its historical range and all individuals living today descend from the stock in Gran Paradiso National Park in northwest Italy. The species is currently listed as of least concern by the IUCN.
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JOHN TELFER
Thank you Judy for featuring my photo in the group, USA Photographers Only, I appreciate the feature
Debby Pueschel
This guy is awesome and I am glad I won't ever meet him! Those horns look really mean! FLP
JOHN TELFER
Thank you Michael for featuring my photo in the group, Covid - 19 Mask Group, I appreciate the feature
JOHN TELFER
Thank you Stefano for featuring my photo in the group, 10 Plus, I appreciate the feature
JOHN TELFER
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JOHN TELFER
Thank you Janis for featuring my photo in the group, Just Perfect, I appreciate the feature
JOHN TELFER
Thank you Karen for featuring my photo in the group, Praising God, I appreciate the feature
Alex Mir
Congratulations, John! Your outstanding Photograph is now featured in the 100 Favorite group! L/F/Ig
John Telfer replied:
Thank you Alex for featuring my photo in the group, 100 Favorite, I appreciate the feature
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John Telfer replied:
Thank you Jordan for featuring my photo in the group, The Outdoor Photographer, I appreciate the feature