Chamois

The chamois is a nimble goat-antelope that calls Europe and western Asia's rugged mountain ranges home. It thrives in steep, rocky terrain from the Alps to the Caucasus, and was introduced to New Zealand. Some populations enjoy strict protection under European conservation laws.

• Excels at climbing steep cliffs and rocky slopes with ease.
• Several subspecies are protected by the European Habitats Directive.
• Introduced populations live in New Zealand's South Island.