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    GlossaryCapra aegagrus

    wild ancestor of domestic goats

    Capra aegagrus, commonly known as the wild goat or bezoar ibex, is a species of goat native to the mountainous regions of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is the wild ancestor of the domestic goat (Capra hircus) and is characterized by its robust body, large curved horns, and ability to thrive in rugged, rocky environments.

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