Congratulations to our hunter Mr. Slava on harvesting Hybrid Ibex in Turkey: with this trophy he now has all three Turkish ibex - a truly serious achievement for any dedicated trophy hunter!
The three Ibex subspecies of Turkey have their specific features. Here are the nuances:
BEZOAR IBEX
It is a classic Turkish ibex: males weigh 60-90 kg, with horns reaching 80-110 cm and showing characteristic ridges at the base. It has a brown coat, perfectly adapted to the rocky Taurus Mountains (Antalya and Alanya region, 2000-3000 m).
COASTAL IBEX
It is adapted to the conditions of the Mediterranean area: 50-70 kg, horns of 70-95 cm (thinner and shorter than those of the Bezoar), light grey camouflage coat working well for the scrub and mild climate of the southern slopes (from Mersin to Adana).
This subspecies is more agile but less massive which provides for higher maneuverability. It is a high class game for hunting at 1500-2500 m.
HYBRID IBEX - THE TRUE MYSTERY
This subspecies features mixed genetics: sabre-shaped base combined with lyre-like curve, weight 70-100 kg. 20-40% introgression from domestic goats (Capra hircus), as confirmed by DNA analysis.
Isolated herds inhabit government concessions in Eastern Taurus and private ranches as the result of centuries-old crossbreeding.
This trophy trio is a rarity: fewer than 1% of hunters collect all three. Our congratulations to Mr. Slava.
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