Rupicapra

The omnivorous possum causes widespread dieback of kamahi and southern rata while the regeneration of seedlings is impaired by red deer (Cervus elaphus) and chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra).

Westland temperate forests 2008

Other Cantabric species that seasonally spread into this ecoregion are the Cantabrian chamois (Rupicapra parva) and the highly endangered capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus).

Northwest Iberian montane forests 2008

Many species are restricted to Monte Perdido such as Saxifraga iratiana and Androsace pyrenaica, Rupicapra p. pyrenaica, Capra p. pyrenaica, and Rana pyrenaica.

Pyrenees-Mont Perdu, France and Spain 2008

Distribution and diet of chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) in Westland forests, South Island, New Zealand.

Westland temperate forests 2008

According to the Cooperation Charter, two species are considered of particular research interest: Rupicapra p. pyrenaica, and Capra p. pyrenaica.

Pyrenees-Mont Perdu, France and Spain 2008

The endemic Cantabrian chamois (Rupicapra parva) occupies the high elevations of the Picos de Europa National Park, and the Somiedo Natural Park, with an estimated population of more than 8,000 individuals.

Cantabrian mixed forests 2008

The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is declining due to habitat fragmentation and poaching.

Biological diversity in the Caucasus 2008

These include wolf Canis lupus, brown bear Ursus arctos, lynx Felis lynx, wild pig Sus scrofa, Caucasian deer Cervus elaphus moral, roe deer Capreolus capreolus, the west Caucasian tur Capra caucasica (EN) and chamois Rupicapra rupicapra and the reintroduced European bison Bison bonasus x B. bonasus caucasicus.

Western Caucasus, Russian Federation 2008

Forest fauna include brown bear Ursus arctos, grey wolf Canis lupus, wild boar Sus scrofa, wild cat Felis silvestris, chamois Rupicapra rupicapra, various species of eagle, capercaillie Tetrao urogallus, black grouse Lyrurus tetrix and rock partridge Alectoris graeca.

Durmitor National Park, Montenegro 2008

Mammals include the marmot Marmota marmota, Mustela erminea, ungulates such as Capreolus capreolus and Rupicapra p. pyrenaica, with the population estimated at 800 individuals, and Spanish ibex Capra p. pyrenaica now only three female individuals.

Pyrenees-Mont Perdu, France and Spain 2008