The west Caucasian tur (Capra caucasica) is a large, heavy-set goat. Males are larger than females in terms of size and weight, and are easily distinguishable in the field by their larger horns. The summer coat of the west Caucasian tur varies from rusty grey to rufous-brown, while in winter the coat dulls to a grayish-brown. The body is massive with a relatively long, deep trunk; the legs are short but strong.
The diet of Caucasian tur contains over 100 recorded species of plants. Salt licks are visited regularly throughout the year, typically in the evening; herds have been recorded traveling up to 10 km in order to reach mineral sources. They are seasonal breeders; a single kid is the norm, although twins are known. West Caucasian tur vocalize using sharp, intermittent whistling which sounds almost like a high-pitched sneeze. The life span of west Caucasian tur in the wild is not precisely known, but most adult animals die before the age of 10 or 12; on rare occasions, individuals may survive into their 15th or 16th year.
They are listed by IUCN as vulnerable.
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The diet of Caucasian tur contains over 100 recorded species of plants. Salt licks are visited regularly throughout the year, typically in the evening; herds have been recorded traveling up to 10 km in order to reach mineral sources. They are seasonal breeders; a single kid is the norm, although twins are known. West Caucasian tur vocalize using sharp, intermittent whistling which sounds almost like a high-pitched sneeze. The life span of west Caucasian tur in the wild is not precisely known, but most adult animals die before the age of 10 or 12; on rare occasions, individuals may survive into their 15th or 16th year.
They are listed by IUCN as vulnerable.
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