West Caucasian tur

Both sexes of this species have horns, although there are very apparent differences between males and females. The horns of males are relatively short when compared to other ibex, but are the thickest of the genus Capra. They are bent like a scimitar in a single plane, and diverge in a wide "V" laterally from their base. The front surfaces of the horns are ridged strongly, but do not have the large knots of other ibex. In cross-section, the horns of males are in the form of rounded triangles. The horns grow to 66 - 74 cm in length. The width of the horns is clearly demonstrated by the basal circumference, which at 29 - 32 cm may be over 30% of the total horn length. They may weigh up to 1.8 kg each. The horns of adult females are thin and relatively weak. Elliptical in cross-section, the horns curve slightly in a single plane and rarely exceed 30 cm in length and 10 cm in circumference at their base.

Males Females
Weight: 65 - 80 kg 50 - 60 kg
Head & body length: 150 - 165 cm 120 - 140 cm
Shoulder height: 95 - 109 cm 78 - 90 cm

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