Palestine Ibex

Ibex (Capra ibex), Palestine.

The Palestinian Ibex is a type of mountain goat and has the disposition similar to other types of goats, which can be hardheaded and contrary; the one shown above is a male Ibex.

There is archaeological evidence of specimens of the Ibex, that is extremely old with depictions of this type of goat, can be found on cylinders to ancient jewel boxes, which are several thousand years old. On the ancient depictions usually showing the Ibex, being killed by a dog.