Ethiopia’s iconic Walia ibex is critically endangered once again

Mongabay
Jul 9, 2026, 8:27 am115 ptsTrending
The Walia ibex, a rare species of wild goat found only in northern Ethiopia, is once again considered critically endangered, after recent population estimates showed a sustained decline below a key threshold. The iconic species, largely confined to the remote, steep cliffs of Simien Mountains National Park, was…

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