Caprines (Caprinae) are found in every continent and environment, except in the Arctic and the Antarctic. They are medium-sized and have a relatively stocky body with thick legs and powerful feet or limbs for effortless movement in rugged terrain. Caprines can be grazers or browsers or both. They are also extremely social and use scents or produce odor to mark territories. Besides, caprines have short, sharp, backward curved horns with horns of males being larger than those of females, while their coats can be brown, sandy, deep reddish brown, and even straw-yellow. The most common caprines include the Barbary sheep, takin, markhor, mouflon, and muskox.

What is the difference between Bovine and Caprinae sub-families?

Bovines are medium-to-large-size ungulates while caprines are medium-sized bovids. Caprines or goat-antelope include sheep and goats, while bovines include cattle, African buffalo, water buffalo, and bison. The gigantic size of bovids makes them good working animals, as caprines are only kept for their milk, meat, and skin.

What are male and female sheep called?

Sheep are highly social animals that love to aggregate in groups. Males also known as rams have thicker and longer horns than those of females or ewes which can be seen with the young or lamb. For those sheep that live in the wild, like the rocky mountain bighorn sheep, male, female, and young males live in separate herds.

Why do goats faint when scared?

Fainting in goats comes from a hereditary condition, called myotonia congenita, which causes their muscles to stiffen when startled. Fortunately, this seizure only affects their muscles and not their nerves or the cardiovascular system. Besides, not all goats faint. It is only the Tennessee fainting goat that has this condition.

Caprids Guides
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36.6”-45.7” | 93-116 cm
11.4”-14.2” | 29-36 cm
43.3”-53.1” | 110-135 cm
55-132 lb | 25-60 kg
14-22 years
Alpine Chamois
116.000
36.000
135.000
60.000
22.00
1350
GUIDE
3D
Alpine Chamois
36.2”-52” | 92-132 cm
13”-18.1” | 33-46 cm
47.2”-66.9” | 120-170 cm
88-265 lb | 40-120 kg
10-21 years
Alpine Ibex
132.000
46.000
170.000
120.000
21.00
9600
GUIDE
3D
Alpine Ibex
Argali
12300
49.6”-72.8” | 126-185 cm
16.1”-22.4” | 41-57 cm
53.1”-78.7” | 135-200 cm
132-408 lb | 60-185 kg
7-13 years (wild); 10-17 years (captivity)
Argali
185.000
57.000
200.000
185.000
17.00
12300
GUIDE
3D
Argali
36.2”-46.1” | 92-117 cm
11.8”-15.75” | 30-40 cm
51.2”-65” | 130-165 cm
88-309 lb | 40-140 kg
10-20 years
Barbary Sheep
117.000
40.000
165.000
140.000
20.00
5600
GUIDE
3D
Barbary Sheep
Bharal
7050
42.1”-60.2” | 107-153 cm
11.4”-18.1” | 29-46 cm
45.3”-65” | 115-165 cm
77-165 lb | 35-75 kg
12-21 years
Bharal
153.000
46.000
165.000
75.000
21.00
7050
GUIDE
3D
Bharal
46.5”-65.4” | 118-166 cm
13.8”-19.3” | 35-49 cm
51.2”-72.8” | 130-185 cm
110-315 lb | 50-143 kg
10-21 years
Bighorn Sheep
166.000
49.000
185.000
143.000
21.00
35700
GUIDE
3D
Bighorn Sheep
26.8”-36.2” | 68-92 cm
10.2”-14.2” | 26-36 cm
35.4”-47.2” | 90-120 cm
49-93 lb | 22-42 kg
10-22 years
Chinese Goral
92.000
36.000
120.000
42.000
22.00
155
GUIDE
3D
Chinese Goral
44.1”-61” | 112-155 cm
16.1”-23.2” | 41-59 cm
51.2”-70.9” | 130-180 cm
123-220 lb | 56-100 kg
14-19 years
Dall Sheep
155.000
59.000
180.000
100.000
19.00
14090
GUIDE
3D
Dall Sheep
20.1”-29.1” | 51-74 cm
5.5”-8.3” | 14-21 cm
26.8”-39.4” | 68-100 cm
121-220 lb | 55-100 kg
12-18 years
Domestic Goat
74.000
21.000
100.000
100.000
18.00
3200
GUIDE
3D
Domestic Goat
37”-54.3” | 94-138 cm
17.3”-26” | 44-66 cm
47.2”-70.9” | 120-180 cm
99-287 lb | 45-130 kg
10-12 years (captivity)
Domestic Sheep
138.000
66.000
180.000
130.000
12.00
4400
GUIDE
3D
Domestic Sheep
48.8”-63.8” | 124-162 cm
13.4”-17.3” | 34-44 cm
55.1”-70.9” | 140-180 cm
187-309 lb | 85-140 kg
19-22 years
Himalayan Serow
162.000
44.000
180.000
140.000
22.00
4920
GUIDE
3D
Himalayan Serow
28.3”-44.9” | 72-114 cm
12.2”-18.9” | 31-48 cm
35.4”-55.1” | 90-140 cm
121-198 lb | 55-90 kg
12-22 years
Himalayan Tahr
114.000
48.000
140.000
90.000
22.00
6550
GUIDE
3D
Himalayan Tahr
35.4”-50.4” | 90-128 cm
11.4”-17.7” | 29-45 cm
47.2”-66.9” | 120-170 cm
77-176 lb | 35-80 kg
12-20 years
Iberian Ibex
128.000
45.000
170.000
80.000
20.00
2500
GUIDE
3D
Iberian Ibex
25.6”-41.3” | 65-105 cm
10.2”-17.7” | 26-45 cm
31.5”-51.2” | 80-130 cm
66-99 lb | 30-45 kg
20-25 years
Japanese Serow
105.000
45.000
130.000
45.000
25.00
2800
GUIDE
3D
Japanese Serow
Markhor
68900
44.9”-65” | 114-165 cm
15.4”-20.9” | 39-53 cm
52”-73.2” | 132-186 cm
77-243 lb | 35-110 kg
12-13 years
Markhor
165.000
53.000
186.000
110.000
13.00
68900
GUIDE
3D
Markhor
Mouflon
27070
38.6”-52” | 98-132 cm
12.6”-16.5” | 32-42 cm
43.3”-57.1” | 110-145 cm
55-121 lb | 25-55 kg
8-12 years (wild); 18-23 years (captivity)
Mouflon
132.000
42.000
145.000
55.000
23.00
27070
GUIDE
3D
Mouflon
39”-50” | 99-127 cm
16.5”-20.9” | 42-53 cm
55.1”-70.9” | 140-180 cm
132-265 lb | 60-120 kg
10-21 years
Mountain Goat
127.000
53.000
180.000
120.000
21.00
87350
GUIDE
3D
Mountain Goat
Muskox
36450
52.4”-64.2” | 133-163 cm
25.2”-33.5” | 64-85 cm
74.8”-96.5” | 190-245 cm
397-838 lb | 180-380 kg
12-22 years
Muskox
163.000
85.000
245.000
380.000
22.00
36450
GUIDE
3D
Muskox
26.4”-40.9” | 67-104 cm
9.4”-14.6” | 24-37 cm
35.4”-55.1” | 90-140 cm
110-220 lb | 50-100 kg
9-17 years
Nilgiri Tahr
104.000
37.000
140.000
100.000
17.00
19030
GUIDE
3D
Nilgiri Tahr
38.6”-55.5” | 98-141 cm
14.2”-20.9” | 36-53 cm
49.2”-70.9” | 125-180 cm
73-231 lb | 33-105 kg
9-24 years
Snow Sheep
141.000
53.000
180.000
105.000
24.00
1000
GUIDE
3D
Snow Sheep
Takin
31250
44.1”-57.1” | 112-145 cm
16.5”-22” | 42-56 cm
66.9”-86.6” | 170-220 cm
529-772 lb | 240-350 kg
12-22 years
Takin
145.000
56.000
220.000
350.000
22.00
31250
GUIDE
3D
Takin
37.4”-41.3” | 95-105 cm
12.6”-14.2” | 32-36 cm
47.2”-51.2” | 120-130 cm
55-86 lb | 25-39 kg
8-10 years
Tibetan Antelope
105.000
36.000
130.000
39.000
10.00
5950
GUIDE
3D
Tibetan Antelope
Urial
12200
42.1”-56.7” | 107-144 cm
13”-17.7” | 33-45 cm
47.2”-63” | 120-160 cm
110-198 lb | 50-90 kg
8-20 years
Urial
144.000
45.000
160.000
90.000
20.00
12200
GUIDE
3D
Urial
35.4”-47.6” | 90-121 cm
10.6”-15.4” | 27-39 cm
47.2”-65” | 120-165 cm
121-220 lb | 55-100 kg
10-19 years
West Caucasian Tur
121.000
39.000
165.000
100.000
19.00
700
GUIDE
3D
West Caucasian Tur
Chinese Goral (Nemorhaedus griseus)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Chinese Goral to a typical person

The Chinese Goral (Naemorhedus griseus) is an extremely vulnerable species found in China, Myanmar, India, and even Thailand. It is also called central Chinese goral or gray long-tailed goral, preferring steep areas and mountainous plateaus. It has antelope and goat-like features and females have four teats. Besides, it has a stocky build supported by long, stout limbs. The coat is short and covered in coarse guard hairs. The color can be pale gray, reddish brown, or dark brown, but with pale underparts. Besides, dark stripes can be seen running along the back. The ears are long and pointed and the horns short and conical. Mature males can be solitary, but others are found in social groupings. The Chinese goral eats grass, nuts, acorns, or browsers on leaves and twigs.

Chinese Gorals have a standing shoulder height between 19.7”-30.7” (50-78 cm), overall body length from 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), standing height of roughly 26.8”-36.2” (68-92 cm), and a body width of 10.2”-14.2” (26-36 cm). The weight of a Chinese Goral is between 49-93 lb (22-42 kg). Chinese Gorals have a typical lifespan of 10-22 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Chinese Goral
The Chinese Goral (Naemorhedus griseus) is an extremely vulnerable species found in China, Myanmar, India, and even Thailand. It is also called central Chinese goral or gray long-tailed goral, preferring steep areas and mountainous plateaus. It has antelope and goat-like features.

Chinese Gorals have a standing shoulder height between 19.7”-30.7” (50-78 cm), overall body length from 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), standing height of roughly 26.8”-36.2” (68-92 cm), and a body width of 10.2”-14.2” (26-36 cm). The weight of a Chinese Goral is between 49-93 lb (22-42 kg). Chinese Gorals have a typical lifespan of 10-22 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Chinese Goral
Chinese Goral (Nemorhaedus griseus)
Height:
26.8”-36.2” | 68-92 cm
Width:
10.2”-14.2” | 26-36 cm
Length:
35.4”-47.2” | 90-120 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
19.7”-30.7” | 50-78 cm
Weight:
49-93 lb | 22-42 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Nemorhaedus griseus
Lifespan
10-22 years

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Chinese Goral side elevation, front, back

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Urial (Ovis vignei)
Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Urial compared to an average person

Central and South East Asia are the ideal environments to find the Urial (Ovis vignei). These areas need to be arid, grassy terrain, or partly wooded. Some communities call it the shapo or arkars. Both sexes have horns but those of males are large, curling outwards and turning behind the head. The body is lean and the legs long. During winter the coat is brown but lighter in summer. White rump patches can be seen at the back of the hindquarters and the base of their short tail. Urials also have black and white saddle patches. The animals are gregarious, forming herds of females, lambs, and juveniles. Males are polygamous.

Urials have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-43.3” (80-110 cm), overall body length from 47.2”-63” (120-160 cm), standing height of roughly 42.1”-56.7” (107-144 cm), and a body width of 13”-17.7” (33-45 cm). The weight of a Urial is between 110-198 lb (50-90 kg). Urials have a typical lifespan of 8-20 years.

Set of standing side and front elevation drawings of the Urial
Central and South East Asia are the ideal environments to find the Urial (Ovis vignei). These areas need to be arid, grassy terrain, or partly wooded. Some communities call it the shapo or arkars. Both sexes have horns but those of males are large, curling outwards and turning behind the head.

Urials have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-43.3” (80-110 cm), overall body length from 47.2”-63” (120-160 cm), standing height of roughly 42.1”-56.7” (107-144 cm), and a body width of 13”-17.7” (33-45 cm). The weight of a Urial is between 110-198 lb (50-90 kg). Urials have a typical lifespan of 8-20 years.

Set of standing side and front elevation drawings of the Urial
Urial (Ovis vignei)
Height:
42.1”-56.7” | 107-144 cm
Width:
13”-17.7” | 33-45 cm
Length:
47.2”-63” | 120-160 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
31.5”-43.3” | 80-110 cm
Weight:
110-198 lb | 50-90 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Ovis vignei
Lifespan
8-20 years

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Urial side elevation, front, back, lying down

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Takin (Budorcas taxicolor)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Takin to a typical person

There are four subspecies of the Takin (Budorcas taxicolor). It is native to the Himalayas and some communities call it gnu goat or cattle chamois. It is identified by the stocky and heavy profile composed of a deep chest, large head with a long arched nose, and large, two-hooved legs. Both sexes have short, upward-pointing horns. Its coat is long and shaggy, and thick and can be whitish-yellow or golden yellow with dark stripes extending down its back. You can find it in the alpine zones with plenty of grass cover or forested valleys in small groupings feeding on leaves, grasses, and flowers.

Takins have a standing shoulder height between 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm), overall body length from 66.9”-86.6” (170-220 cm), standing height of roughly 44.1”-57.1” (112-145 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-22” (42-56 cm). The weight of a Takin is between 529-772 lb (240-350 kg). Takins have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Takin
There are four subspecies of the Takin (Budorcas taxicolor). It is native to the Himalayas and some communities call it gnu goat or cattle chamois. It is identified by the stocky and heavy profile composed of a deep chest, large head with a long arched nose, and large, two-hooved legs.

Takins have a standing shoulder height between 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm), overall body length from 66.9”-86.6” (170-220 cm), standing height of roughly 44.1”-57.1” (112-145 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-22” (42-56 cm). The weight of a Takin is between 529-772 lb (240-350 kg). Takins have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Takin
Takin (Budorcas taxicolor)
Height:
44.1”-57.1” | 112-145 cm
Width:
16.5”-22” | 42-56 cm
Length:
66.9”-86.6” | 170-220 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
39.4”-51.2” | 100-130 cm
Weight:
529-772 lb | 240-350 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Budorcas taxicolor
Lifespan
12-22 years

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Takin side elevation, front, back, lying down

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Argali (Ovis ammon)
Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Argali compared to an average person

The Argali (Ovis ammon) is the largest sheep. It is also known to have the shortest tail among wild sheep and goats. In some places, it is called the mountain sheep and inhabits the upper elevation of steep slopes and mountains of the Himalayas, Tibet, and eastwards to the Mongolian plateau. Females are smaller than males, but both sexes have corkscrew-shaped horns. Every year it sheds its coat twice. The face and underbelly of the argali are pale, while the back is dark brown. A dark band separates this two-toned skin as it runs laterally along its sides. The neck of the male is light-colored. The Argali is polygynandrous, and exhibits herd behavior. It eats grasses, herbs, and sedges.

Argalis have a standing shoulder height between 33.5”-49.2” (85-125 cm), overall body length from 53.1”-78.7” (135-200 cm), standing height of roughly 49.6”-72.8” (126-185 cm), and a body width of 16.1”-22.4” (41-57 cm). The weight of a Argali is between 132-408 lb (60-185 kg). Argalis have a typical lifespan of 7-13 years in the wild and 10-17 years in captivity.

Set of standing side and front elevation drawings of the Argali
The Argali (Ovis ammon) is the largest sheep. It is also known to have the shortest tail among wild sheep and goats. In some places, it is called the mountain sheep and inhabits the upper elevation of steep slopes and mountains of the Himalayas, Tibet, and eastwards to the Mongolian plateau.

Argalis have a standing shoulder height between 33.5”-49.2” (85-125 cm), overall body length from 53.1”-78.7” (135-200 cm), standing height of roughly 49.6”-72.8” (126-185 cm), and a body width of 16.1”-22.4” (41-57 cm). The weight of a Argali is between 132-408 lb (60-185 kg). Argalis have a typical lifespan of 7-13 years in the wild and 10-17 years in captivity.

Set of standing side and front elevation drawings of the Argali
Argali (Ovis ammon)
Height:
49.6”-72.8” | 126-185 cm
Width:
16.1”-22.4” | 41-57 cm
Length:
53.1”-78.7” | 135-200 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
33.5”-49.2” | 85-125 cm
Weight:
132-408 lb | 60-185 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Ovis ammon
Lifespan
7-13 years (wild); 10-17 years (captivity)

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Argali side elevation, front, lying down

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Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Mountain Goat to a typical person

The most notable characteristic of the Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) is its excellent climbing abilities made possible by its even-toed ungulates or large oval hooves. It prefers the alpine and subalpine regions of western North America. Other communities call it the rocky mountain goat. It has a stout body composed of a powerful neck and shoulder muscles, with a thick coat covered in white hair. It also has a beard and a short tail. Both sexes have long black horns with annual growth rings. During winter, the mountain goat segregates in large groups, but in summer it prefers a solitary lifestyle. This mountain goat uses vocalization to attract mates and eats grass, woody plants, and other vegetation.

Mountain Goats have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-43.3” (80-110 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-70.9” (140-180 cm), standing height of roughly 39”-50” (99-127 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-20.9” (42-53 cm). The weight of a Mountain Goat is between 132-265 lb (60-120 kg). Mountain Goats have a typical lifespan of 10-21 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Mountain Goat
The most notable characteristic of the Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) is its excellent climbing abilities made possible by its even-toed ungulates or large oval hooves. It prefers the alpine and subalpine regions of western North America. Other communities call it the rocky mountain goat.

Mountain Goats have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-43.3” (80-110 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-70.9” (140-180 cm), standing height of roughly 39”-50” (99-127 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-20.9” (42-53 cm). The weight of a Mountain Goat is between 132-265 lb (60-120 kg). Mountain Goats have a typical lifespan of 10-21 years.

Series of side and front elevation illustrations of the Mountain Goat
Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Height:
39”-50” | 99-127 cm
Width:
16.5”-20.9” | 42-53 cm
Length:
55.1”-70.9” | 140-180 cm
Depth:
Shoulder Height
31.5”-43.3” | 80-110 cm
Weight:
132-265 lb | 60-120 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Oreamnos americanus
Lifespan
10-21 years

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Mountain Goat side elevation, front, back, lying down

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