Winner Throw The Loser Down a 6000 Feet Cliff !! Ibex Battles Are Unique
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00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:16 A fight that ends with one of the opponents falling off a
00:19 cliff can have fatal consequences.
00:23 So let's dive in and see what makes Ibex fights so special.
00:28 The Ibex, also known as the Alpine Ibex, is a species of
00:32 wild goat that is native to the Alps and other high
00:35 mountain ranges in Europe.
00:36 When a female is ready to mate, males must compete to
00:42 choose who qualifies to do so.
00:44 Competitors took their position.
00:49 Getting the opportunity to fight is a
00:56 challenge for the male.
00:58 Getting the upper ground will be key.
01:00 The male's skulls are specifically reinforced to
01:06 take a battering.
01:07 They're evenly matched.
01:11 The battle could last up to an hour.
01:16 If an Ibex loses its balance, it can fall from great heights
01:24 with serious injuries or even death.
01:26 This makes their battles not just about dominance, but also
01:33 about survival.
01:34 Unfortunately, one of the males loses control and drops
01:45 from a height of over 6,000 feet.
01:50 Fights between Ibex are often intense, but they are also
01:53 incredibly risky in a world where one misstep can mean
01:57 falling from a cliff.
01:58 To find out who's the toughest, males go head to
02:04 head.
02:06 Their unique way of fighting, although dangerous, is a
02:09 testament to their strength and determination to survive.
02:12 The goal is to push the other off balance and
02:19 gain the upper hand.
02:21 Strong, high legs that allow them to maintain their
02:24 balance, even on the steepest cliffs.
02:27 This shows their willingness to take risk in order to
02:32 ensure their survival and reproduction success.
02:35 us.
02:37 (coyote howls)