Alpine ibex

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an ibex, Capra ibex, of the Alps and Apennines, having long, heavy horns with transverse ridges.

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Let there be wine, food, music, and ravishing summer landscapes from Alpine meadows to Riviera beaches.
Obama’s Extravagant Summer Break? More Like, America’s Vacation-Deficit Disorder|Clive Irving|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Located in Fribourg, Switzerland, Perritaz uses untreated, foraged fruit grown on high trees around his home in the Alpine region.
Wine, Watch Out! These Ciders Are Just as Good|Jordan Salcito|July 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2007, Heather Mills—an amputee and alpine skier (and yes, the former wife of Paul McCartney)—danced on the show.
How Paralympian Amy Purdy Dances Like a Star|Rose Eveleth|April 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Half an hour due east of Marfa is the tiny college town of Alpine.
Big-Sky West Texas: A Road Trip Through Hidden America|Condé Nast Traveler|March 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

From Turin, as Ligety continued his rise to success in the alpine ski world, he and Miller would interact more as peers.
The Can't-Miss Sochi Showdown: Bode Miller And Ted Ligety|Jake Bright|February 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In an ordinary Alpine region the névé districts, where the snow gathers, are relatively small.
Outlines of the Earth's History|Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
Passage over it is often one of the most difficult feats to accomplish which the Alpine explorer has to undertake.
Outlines of the Earth's History|Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
In Europe it extended to the Alpine region, but failed to reach the countries bordering on the Mediterranean.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
There are also a number of alpine species suitable for rockeries, such as C. alpina, caucasica, caespitosa and others.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2|Various
Bud walked at least a rod toward Alpine before he swung short around in his tracks and started the other way.
Cabin Fever|B. M. Bower