The walia ibex (Capra walie), also known as the Abyssinian ibex, is an endangered species of ibex, 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. 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.
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