Ibex (Zoo Tycoon 2)

The ibex (Capra ibex) is an animal included in the original Zoo Tycoon 2 game. The ibex becomes adoptable in campaign and challenge modes after achieving a 1.5-star zoo rating.

Distribution & Conservation Status
The ibex falls under the Alpine Europe location and is marked as vulnerable. In reality, there are several species of ibex. The one in the game is the Alpine ibex, which is actually considered by the IUCN to be of least concern regarding endangerment. The Alpine ibex is native to the Alps and can be found in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Additionally, it has been introduced to Bulgaria and Slovenia.

Taxonomy

 * Kingdom: Animalia
 * Phylum: Chordata
 * Class: Mammalia
 * Order: Artiodactyla
 * Family: Bovidae
 * Genus: Capra
 * Species: Capra ibex

Diet & Enrichment
The ibex is defined as a graminivore and a granivore. It will use food dishes, wooden troughs, metal troughs and substrate piles. The ibex uses the salt lick.

Shelter & Space
The ibex uses the shade structure, small stable and large stable. A single Ibex requires a space of 280 while each additional ibex requires another 40.