Watching our Siberian ibexes scaling the steep rocks of their habitat can be nail-biting at times.
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But these elegant ungulates are well equipped for life on sheer rock faces: the inner “sole” of their special hooves is soft and rubbery while the outer “wall” is hard with sharp edges. This ensures the nimble animals always have firm footing.
