Photo: Osnat Halperin-Barlev
You have come to my
Backyard,
To my desert,
My home.
So why look
So surprised
To see me coming
Along?
Trivia:
Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) are desert-dwelling goat species that are found in mountainous areas of North Africa and the Middle East. The wild population is considered “vulnerable” and is estimated at only 1,200 individuals. Nubian ibexes stand around 65–75 cm (2.1–2.6 ft) tall at the shoulder and weigh around 50 kilograms (110 lb). They live in rough dry mountainous terrain and are a light tan color, with a white underbelly. Males also have a dark brown stripe down the back. Nubian ibexes have long thin horns which extend up and then backwards and down. In males these reach around about 1 meter (~ 1 yard) in length while in females they are much smaller and reach around 30 cm (~ 1 foot).
For Terri’s Sunday Still challenge: Wildlife
For Becky’s Spiky Squares challenge (even though this is not strictly a square …)
Na'ama Yehuda 
You are lucky to have these gorgeous ones visiting your backyard!
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It is more us human visiting THEIR backyard … but, yeah, lucky indeed to have seen them more than once. This photo was taken by my niece, who’d seen more of them than I had, because they are often hiking and have spent a year living with their kids in a house-van, in nature, where wildlife got close enough for such photos! 🙂 Na’ama
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How precious to see this wonderful animal, Na’ Ama! So regal and sad to know they are endangered. Beautiful poem! By the way, Becky B hosts March Spiky Squares and your ibex qualifies 🙂
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Oh … thanks, Terri!
Might take a peek at that spiky thing challenge. The more the merrier! 🙂
Yes, they are lovely animals, and it IS very sad they are considered vulnerable.
Na’ama
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Glad they welcomed you to their backyard, what an amazing privilege 🙂 and just look at those horns!
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PS Unfortunately though I won’t be able to include it in the gallery this week as it isn’t square I’ll be mentioning it though 🙂
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That’s okay. You do what you gotta do for your criteria. 🙂 Have a lovely!
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They are amazing animals. 🙂
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Why indeed?
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😀
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