Marco Polo Argali
The argali (Ovis ammon) is the world’s largest wild sheep, and the Marco Polo or Pamir argali is its most celebrated form. Argalis inhabit the high‑altitude open valleys and lofty plateaus of central Asia, with the Marco Polo variety occurring in Afghanistan, Tajiki
Markhor
The markhor (Capra falconeri) is one of the world’s most spectacular wild goats, noted for its long shaggy coat and enormous corkscrew horns. Males weigh 80–110 kg and carry horns that can spiral up to 160 cm, while females are smaller with slender horns reaching ab
Tur
Tur are robust wild goats endemic to Russia’s Caucasus Mountains. There are two principal species—the West Caucasian tur (Capra caucasica) and the East Caucasian tur (Capra cylindricornis)—with the Mid and Kuban tur representing hybrid populations in the central r
Chamois
The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a nimble goat‑antelope native to Europe’s mountain ranges and introduced to New Zealand. Adults weigh 25–50 kg and stand 70–80 cm at the shoulder; their coat ranges from chestnut to dark brown with a pale rump and a distincti
Savannah Buffalo
Central and West African savannah buffaloes (Syncerus caffer aequinoctialis and S. c. brachyceros) are smaller cousins of the Cape buffalo. Adults are typically dark red or black and have a massive head with a broad nose and heavy, ridged horns, though their horns are s
Impala
The impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a graceful medium‑sized antelope that inhabits the savannas and woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. Adults have a sleek reddish‑brown coat with a white belly and a pair of black stripes running down the haunches and tail. Mal
Hartebeest
The hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) is a large, fawn‑coloured antelope distinguished by its elongated face, high shoulders, and steeply sloping back. Despite their awkward appearance, they are powerful runners capable of reaching 70 km/h. Both sexes bear thick, rid
Lechwe/Kob/Puku
Lechwe and kob are members of the Reduncinae tribe adapted to floodplains and moist savannas. Lechwe are semi‑aquatic antelope with long necks, hindquarters higher than their shoulders and strongly ridged horns on males; red lechwe are reddish‑yellow with white unde
Springbok
The springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a small antelope famed for its breathtaking speed and characteristic pronking—a stiff‑legged leap used to display agility or warn predators. Adults stand about 70 cm at the shoulder, weigh 27–42 kg, and sport ridged black
