Ibex (Walia Ibex by Hawkkeye)

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Walia Ibex

ZooTek Phoenix

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Author: Hawkkeye

Keywords: ungulates

Release date: 16 July 2021

File Size: n/a

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: Part of the Ibex Pack
The Walia Ibex is a rare species of goat sharing its habitat preferences with Gelada.

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Additional info:

IbexesByHawkkeye.zip: combined/IbexesCombinedByHawkkeye.ztd
IbexesByHawkkeye.zip: WaliaIbexByHawkkeye.ztd

Previously in hawkkeyesanimalspart4.ZTD and walia ibex.ZTD

Results From Configuration Checking (2021-05-30 checker version):

hwwalia.uca date: Fri Jul 02 08:06:56 2021
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Animal Type: hwwalia

Walia Ibex

The walia ibex (Capra walie) is an endangered species of ibex. It is sometimes
considered a subspecies of the Alpine ibex. Threats against the species
include habitat loss, poaching, and restricted range; only about 500
individuals survived in the mountains of Ethiopia, concentrated in the Semien
Mountains, largely due to past poaching and habitat depletion. If the
population were to increase, the surrounding mountain habitat would be
sufficient to sustain only 2,000 ibex. The adult walia ibex's only known wild
predator is the hyena. However, young ibex are often hunted by a variety of
fox and cat species. The ibex are members of the goat family, and the walia
ibex is the southernmost of today's ibexes. In the late 1990s, the walia ibex
went from endangered to critically endangered due to the declining population.
The walia ibex is also known as the Abyssinian ibex. These animals have a
chocolate-brown to chestnut-brown coat coloration, greyish-brown muzzle, and a
lighter grey in the eyes and legs. The belly and insides of the legs are
white, and black and white patterns stretch upon the legs of these animals.
The males weigh 80–125 kg (180-280 lb) and have very large horns which curve
backwards, reaching lengths up to 110 cm (43 in). These horns are used for
dominance disputes between males. The males also have distinguished black
beards. The length of the walia ibex beard varies with age. The older males
have longer, thicker beards than the young ones . Females also have horns, but
they are shorter and thinner. Females are smaller and lighter in color. The
horns on both males and females are rigid. The overall size of the walia ibex
is smaller and slimmer than the alpine ibex. Walia ibex live in herds ranging
from five to 20 animals. However the older, more mature males are often more
solitary, though they will remain within a short distance of the main herd
most times and during the mating season and rejoin with the herd for breeding
purposes. Breeding usually takes place during late fall and early winter. The
following spring, the female will give birth to one or two offspring. A herd
of walia ibex was noted to travel one half of a kilometer up to two kilometers
per day. he walia ibex lives in very steep, rocky cliff areas between 2,500
and 4,500 m (8,200 and 14,800 ft) high. Their habitats are mountain forests,
subalpine grasslands, and scrub. They are grazers. Their diets include bushes,
herbs, lichens, shrubs, grasses, and creepers. They are often seen standing on
their hind legs to get to young shoots of giant heath. Walia ibex are most
active in the morning and evening, and will rest in the sun on rock ledges.
Males live in bachelor groups and females live in groups with their offspring.
Mating season is at summit from March to May. Males compete for females by
ramming their horns with amazing force. Gestation periods last 150–165 days.
They reach sexual maturity at one year of age. This species is only found in
the northern mountains of Ethiopia. Once widespread in the Semien Mountains,
the numbers dropped during the 20th century. Only 200–250 animals were
surviving in 1994–1996, but recently the population has somewhat increased to
about 500 individuals in 2004. Habitat loss and hunting are major threats to
the species. The encroaching settlement, livestock grazing, and cultivation
are also big problems. Road construction is also fragmenting their habitat.
The most important stronghold for their survival is now the 13,600 ha (34,000
acres) sized Semien National Park which was established in 1969. The Walia
ibex is considered to be vulnerable by the IUCN and needs further conservation
measures to survive. Since no captive population is kept anywhere in the
world, the IUCN recommends capturing a few individuals to form the nucleus of
a captive breeding group. Model and Skin: AURORA DESIGNS. Text and Image: Eng
Wikipedia.

Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Highland; Location: Africa
Cost: 1700; Crowd number: 20
ZT Family: Even-Toed Ungulate; ZT Genus: Goat
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 95
Preferred shelter: Concrete Shelter
Animal can jump.
Animal can climb cliffs.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Acacia Caffra Tree, Bamboo, Western Larch Tree, Thorn Bush, Yellow Fever Tree
Baobab Tree, Tall Grass, Paper Birch Tree, Himalayan Birch Tree
Western Juniper Tree, Himalayan Pine Tree, Sage Bush, Sigillaria Tree (DD)
Senegal Date Palm (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock, Medium Rock, Large Highland Rock
Medium Highland Rock (DD), Medium Savannah Rock (DD), Termite Mound (ES)
Highland Rock (CC)

Specifically liked shelters:
Small Concrete Shelter, Concrete Shelter, Large Concrete Shelter
Small Wood Shelter, Wood Shelter, Large Wood Shelter

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 3-10 with 20 squares for each adult

Exhibit size (for 3 adults): 60 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 60 grid squares):
20 Savannah Grass, 19 Brown Stone, 20 Gray Stone, 1 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 60 grid squares):
6 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Tall Grass
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 6 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 60 grid squares):
10 Small Rock, which is its most liked rock

Elevation: Of the 60 squares, 5 nonadjacent squares should be elevated.