Chamois

The chamois, (Rupicapra rupicapra), is a goat-antelope species native to mountains in Europe, including the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, the European Alps, the Tatra Mountains, the Balkans, parts of Turkey, and the Caucasus. The chamois has also been introduced to the South Island of New Zealand. Some subspecies of chamois are strictly protected in the EU under the European Habitats Directive.

Read more about Chamois:  Names, Taxonomy, Description, Biology and Behaviour, Distribution and Habitat, Chamois in New Zealand, Hunting and Wildlife Management, Chamois Leather