Wildlife/Animals nominee

The trademark of the alpine ibex is it’s imposing, curved horns. The headdress of these unique animals continues to grow annually and can weigh up to 20 kg. The age of the animal can be determined from the grooves. The Alpine ibex belongs to the Bovidae family. I photographed the mighty alpine ibex in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. To meet ibexes in the wild is always a unique experience.