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chamois, (genus Rupicapra), plural chamois or chamoix, either of two species of goatlike animal, belonging to the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla), that are native to the mountains of Europe and the Middle East.
- Is a chamois a goat or an antelope?
- What does a chamois look like?
- Are chamois rare?
- Where do chamois live in NZ?
- Is a chamois an animal?
- Is a chamois a deer?
- What animal is chamois leather from?
- How do you say chamois in French?
- Are chamois in New Zealand?
- What is another word for chamois?
- Are chamois farmed?
- What is a chamois towel?
- How many chamois are there in NZ?
Is a chamois a goat or an antelope?
The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a species of goat-antelope native to mountains in Europe, from west to east, including the Cantabrian Mountains, the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Apennines, the Dinarides, the Tatra and the Carpathian Mountains, the Balkan Mountains, the Rila–Rhodope massif, Pindus, the northeastern ...
What does a chamois look like?
The chamois looks like a goat-like antelope, its most distinctive characteristic being its white face, with black stripes just below the eyes. The chamois is mostly brown in coloration (which turns light grey in the winter months), but does have a white rump, and a long, black stripe that runs down its back.
Are chamois rare?
Since they were introduced into New Zealand in the 20th century due to environmental changes in their native habitat, their numbers rapidly increased to almost 100,000 by the 1970s and they threatened the local vegetation. Since then, the chamois population has decreased by about 20,000.
Where do chamois live in NZ?
Chamois are found throughout the high country of the South Island and in some lowland forests, from the Marlborough Sounds in the north to Fiordland in the south. They are renowned for their ability to occupy a range of mountain habitats, and will spread into lower altitude forest areas especially on the West Coast.
Is a chamois an animal?
chamois, (genus Rupicapra), plural chamois or chamoix, either of two species of goatlike animal, belonging to the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla), that are native to the mountains of Europe and the Middle East.
Is a chamois a deer?
Distribution. Chamois are the second-most widespread wild ungulate in the South Island after red deer. They are present throughout the Southern Alps, from north of Fiordland National Park to the Inland Kaikoura Range.
What animal is chamois leather from?
Chamois leather (/ˈʃæmi/) is a type of porous leather, traditionally the skin of the chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), a type of European mountain goat, but today made almost exclusively from the flesh split of a sheepskin.
How do you say chamois in French?
noun, plural cham·ois, cham·oix [sham-eez; French sha-mwah].
Are chamois in New Zealand?
Chamois is a small mountain antelope species, males or bucks weigh about 60-120 pounds, while females weight around 50-100 pounds. Like the Himalayan tahr, chamois are only found in the South Island of New Zealand, outside of Europe and Spain.
What is another word for chamois?
In this page you can discover 14 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for chamois, like: antelope, chammy, cloth, fabric, leather, shammy, skin, Rupicapra rupicapra, chamois-leather, chammy leather and shammy leather.
Are chamois farmed?
These are domesticated, dual-purpose goats that are popular for their good quality meat and tasty milk (and other dairy products). ... Known for their gentle disposition and good looks, these animals are also reared simply as house/farm pets in many places.
What is a chamois towel?
"Chamois" refers to the weaved material of the towel and comes in a soft, felt-like finish. They are an absorbent synthetic rubber type and are ideal for larger vehicles. Chamois can become stiff when dry.
How many chamois are there in NZ?
There are probably at least 30,000, making chamois the third most common wild ungulate in the South Island, after red deer and goats.)
