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National Geographic : 1993 Sep
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WILDLIFE AS CANON SEES IT Walia Ibex Genus: Capra Species: walie Adult size: Length, 130-160 cm; height, 80-110 cm Adult weight: 30- 110 kg Habitat: Afro-alpine vegetation in the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia Surviving number: Approx. 200 Photographed by Bernhard Nievergelt Walia ibex roam the dramatic precipices of Ethiopia's rugged moun tains. Legends trace their ancestry to the Near East, the species having migrated to the African continent thousands of years ago. Today, a small population survives precariously on a mountain range surrounded by villages. Despite protection within this national park, agricultural encroachment and poaching continue to threaten the walia ibex. To save endangered species, it is essential to protect their habitats and understand the vital role of each species within the earth's .. ecosystems. Color images, with their unique ability to reach people, can j _ help promote a greater awareness and understanding of the walia ibex and our entire wildlife heritage. COLORLASER COPIER M ijl [m ~Watch "NATURE" on PBS, Sunday 8:00 p.m. VATTRP This program is funded, in part, by Canon U.S .A ., Inc. Canon
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