During winter, the Alpine Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is found in forested areas and steep slopes while in other seasons in the alpine and subalpine meadows. This is in Turkey, the Caucasus, and other places in south and central Europe. This small bovid has a coat that is chestnut while the underparts are pale. The head and throat are white. The animal grows long guard hairs during winter. Both males and females have horns, although those of females are slimmer. Females are also smaller than males and live in herds, but males are solitary. The Alpine chamois feeds on flowers and herbs and sometimes lichens.
Alpine Chamois have a standing shoulder height between 23.6”-35.4” (60-90 cm), overall body length from 43.3”-53.1” (110-135 cm), standing height of roughly 36.6”-45.7” (93-116 cm), and a body width of 11.4”-14.2” (29-36 cm). The weight of a Alpine Chamois is between 55-132 lb (25-60 kg). Alpine Chamois have a typical lifespan of 14-22 years.
During winter, the Alpine Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is found in forested areas and steep slopes while in other seasons in the alpine and subalpine meadows. This is in Turkey, the Caucasus, and other places in south and central Europe. This small bovid has a coat that is chestnut while the underparts are pale. The head and throat are white. The animal grows long guard hairs during winter. Both males and females have horns, although those of females are slimmer. Females are also smaller than males and live in herds, but males are solitary. The Alpine chamois feeds on flowers and herbs and sometimes lichens.
Alpine Chamois have a standing shoulder height between 23.6”-35.4” (60-90 cm), overall body length from 43.3”-53.1” (110-135 cm), standing height of roughly 36.6”-45.7” (93-116 cm), and a body width of 11.4”-14.2” (29-36 cm). The weight of a Alpine Chamois is between 55-132 lb (25-60 kg). Alpine Chamois have a typical lifespan of 14-22 years.
