I'm terrible about writing down what I take pictures of.. anyone know what
this is? His horns were so impressive!

Rebecca


long curved horns & itch.jpg


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From: Ralf Schmode
Subject: Re: Brookfield zoo pics - scimitar horned animal identify?
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 11:00:49 +0200

Hi, Rebecca,

if I am not very much mistaken, it is a male alpine ibex. Not sure about
the subspecies (alpine, sibirian, spanish...) but pretty sure about the
ibex.

Great pics, by the way, I particularly like the dolphin!

Regards -

Ralf

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From: "Alan Hill" <1@alan-hill.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:43:24 +0100

It's an Ibex. A quick look at the ISIS website confirms that Chicago
Brookfield has a herd of Siberian Ibex (Capra sibirica sibirca).
Nice animal and a nice pose. Regards
Alan Hill