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Ibex Duel

A pair of Nubian Ibex male demonstrating in front of the herd's females, near the edge of the Ramon Crater in Israel's Negev desert. The ibex is a protected animal and this has resulted in them being less apprehensive of humans, roaming the streets of the desert towns and looking for food dumped by the people.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Mitzpe Ramon, Israel
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Copyright: © Doron Talmi