Beceite Ibex
The Beceite ibex is the largest and darkest of Spain’s four ibex types. Found in the limestone ranges of northeastern Spain near the Mediterranean, this race is noted for its broad body and massive horns that are straighter than those of the Gredos ibex. The horns spi
Blackbuck Antelope
The blackbuck antelope (Antilope cervicapra) is a striking species native to India that was introduced to Argentina a century ago. Males weigh 75–120 pounds and are distinguished by their spiralling horns and dark‑and‑white pelage. Herds thrive on the open pampas
Capybara
The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), known locally as carpincho, is the world’s largest rodent and is native to South America. Adults in northern Argentina weigh 70–140 pounds and live along rivers, marshes and lagoons. Gauchos prize capybara meat and leather,
Gredos Ibex
The Gredos ibex is one of four expressions of the Spanish ibex and is renowned for its impressive lyre‑shaped horns. After the Beceite ibex, the Gredos race is the largest and darkest and sports horns with pronounced curves and a spiral turn of more than 180 degrees;
European Mouflon
The European mouflon is one of the world’s smallest wild sheep, yet its striking spiral horns and agile mountain lifestyle make it a coveted trophy for hunters. Rams carry impressive curved horns, while ewes are often hornless or have small nubs. These sheep evolved i
Water Buffalo
Water buffalo are massive bovids originally domesticated for agricultural use but now roaming wild across Australia’s remote Top End. Mature bulls can weigh well over a tonne and carry sweeping horns, making them one of the most formidable trophies in the South Pacifi
Banteng
The banteng is a wild cattle species native to Southeast Asia, but a feral population has flourished in Australia’s Northern Territory. Bulls have a striking appearance with dark coats, white stockings and heavy lyre‑shaped horns. Their remote habitat and wary natur
Alpine Ibex
The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is Europe’s mountain icon. Rams can weigh 40–120 kg and stand about 70–94 cm at the shoulder, carrying sabre‑shaped horns that may exceed 100 cm, while females have much shorter horns, around 35 cm. These impressive horns, along with
Javan Rusa Deer
Javan rusa deer, also known simply as rusa deer, are medium‑sized cervids originally from Indonesia but now established in Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand. Stags carry rugged antlers with three tines and are noted for their vocal, throaty roars during the rut
Sambar Deer
The sambar deer is one of the largest deer species in the South Pacific. Originally from India and Southeast Asia, the subspecies present in Australasia (Rusa unicolor unicolor) exhibits a dark brown coat and massive three‑tined antlers. Stags can stand over 1.3 metre
