Winner Throw The Loser Down a 6000 Feet Cliff !! Ibex Battles Are Unique
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00:00 A fight that ends with one of the opponents falling off a cliff can have fatal consequences.
00:22 So let's dive in and see what makes Ibex fights so special.
00:30 The Ibex, also known as the Alpine Ibex, is a species of wild goat that is native to the
00:36 Alps and other high mountain ranges in Europe.
00:42 When a female is ready to mate, males must compete to choose who qualifies to do so.
00:51 Males took their position.
00:57 Getting the upper ground will be key.
01:02 The male's skulls are specifically reinforced to take a battery.
01:09 They're evenly matched.
01:13 The battle could last up to an hour.
01:19 If an Ibex loses its balance, it can fall from great heights and suffer serious injuries
01:24 or even death.
01:29 This makes their battles not just about dominance, but also about survival.
01:37 Unfortunately, one of the males loses control and drops from a height of over 6,000 feet.
01:49 Fights between Ibex are often intense, but they are also incredibly risky in a world
01:55 where one misstep can mean falling from a cliff.
02:01 To find out who's the toughest, males go head to head.
02:05 Their unique way of fighting, although dangerous, is a testament to their strength and determination
02:11 to survive.
02:16 The goal is to push the other off balance and gain the upper hand.
02:21 They have strong high legs that allow them to maintain their balance, even on the steepest
02:26 cliffs.
02:29 This shows their willingness to take risk in order to ensure their survival and reproduction
02:35 success.
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