Every aspect of the hunt
including our travels, food, camp and staff services were
absolutely first class. We did not expect such a good service
and gourmet food at the tiny camp nowhere in the middle of
Altai mountains of Mongolia. An of course I am very happy
with my trophy.
Jack Wetherford, South Carolina |
Altai
Ibex the largest of two different ibexes in Mongolia is
mostly found in steep cliffs and narrow canyons with loose
rock strips. Ibex feeds in the morning and evening and rest
in shadow for much of the day. Major hunting areas are rocky
cliffs of drier part of Altai range in Hovd and Govi-Altai
provinces. From rock paintings found in Altai Mountains,
scientists prove that ibex were tamed by humans to be made
domestic goats around 8,500 years ago. Altai Ibex has red
brown coat with light patch and the coat color of older
males get darker. A male ibex has a long hair beard. A male
Altai ibex stands at around 3-3.2 ft (105 -110 cms) tall
and weighs 280 lb (90-110 kgs).
Gobi
Ibex is the closest relative to Altai Ibex. Gobi Ibex inhabits
rocky mountains of the southern part of Altai range that
stretches deep into the Gobi desert, known as Gobi Altai
range. Gobi Ibex is smaller than its Altai relative due
to scarce vegetation and limited water source in its dry
habitat. Gobi Ibex has brown coat and light patch under
its belly and between legs. A male Gobi ibex is over 3 ft
(95-105 cms) tall and weighs 260 lb (80-100 kgs).