30/12/2025
The ibex in your photo is a Himalayan ibex (_Capra sibirica_), found in the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges, including Gojal Valley near the China border π³.
*Ibex in Hunza/Gojal:*
- *Himalayan Ibex*: Large, with impressive curved horns (up to 1m long). Males have prominent beards.
- *Habitat*: Rocky mountainous areas, cliffs, and alpine pastures of Gojal and Hunza.
- *Behavior*: Agile climbers, graze on grasses and herbs. Males form separate herds from females except during mating season.
- *Conservation*: Protected in Pakistan; hunting regulated. Found in areas like Hunza, Gojal, and Khunjerab National Park.
's ibex are iconic symbols of the region's wildlife. Have you spotted ibex in Gojal or are you planning a wildlife trek? π