Genus Rupicapra (Noun)
Meaning
Chamois.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Rupicapra is a taxonomic group that includes several species of chamois, including the Pyrenean chamois and the Alpine chamois.
- The chamois, which belongs to the genus Rupicapra, is a type of goat-antelope native to the mountain ranges of Europe.
- Taxonomists have identified several subspecies within the genus Rupicapra, each with distinct physical characteristics and habitats.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Alpine chamois, a member of the genus Rupicapra, which is threatened by habitat loss and climate change.
- In the mountainous regions of the Iberian Peninsula, the Pyrenean chamois, a species within the genus Rupicapra, can be found grazing on steep slopes and rocky outcroppings.