Chamois
The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a herbivorous mammal.
The chamois, or Alpine chamois, is a species of goat-antelope native to mountainous parts of Europe and Western Asia, from the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Apennines, the Dinarides, the Tatra to the Carpathian Mountains, the Balkan Mountains, the Rila–Rhodope massif, Pindus, the northeastern mountains of — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Rupicapra rupicapra
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Bovidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 33 kg
- Lifespan
- 17.6 years
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a chamois eat?
The chamois is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a chamois?
The chamois weighs around 33 kg.
How long do chamois live?
In the wild, the chamois can live up to about 17.6 years.
Is the chamois endangered?
The chamois is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.