Caprinae Collection

Ovis aries, sheep
Plate 2 from The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands Vol. 2, 1842, by David Low (1786-1859). Entitled Breed of the Higher Welsh Mountains

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus), shaggy coated with curving horns

Salix caprea, goat willow tree
An illustrative plate of goat willow foliage and catkins from the Botany Library Plate Collection, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ibexes in Hagenbeck Zoo, Hamburg, Germany, postcard with text, view circa 1910, historical
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Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria hunting chamois in the Austrian Alps, Austria
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The young goatherd returns from the mountain pasture to the stable with his goats in the evening, 1880, Switzerland
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Two Men on a Game Hunt, 1881, Bavaria, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
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Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, climbing down from rocks, London Zoo
3703945 A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, climbing down from rocks, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, resting on a rock, London Zoo
3086217 A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, resting on a rock, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Barbary sheep / Aoudad / Waddan / Arui / Arruis feeding her lamb on the Mappin Terraces
3500031 A Barbary sheep/Aoudad/Waddan/Arui/Arruis feeding her lamb on the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, August 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond

A young Takin, also known as Cattle Chamois or Gnu Goat, London Zoo
2652639 A young Takin, also known as Cattle Chamois or Gnu Goat, London Zoo, April 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A young Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, resting on a rock, London Zoo
2908824 A young Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, resting on a rock, London Zoo, June 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

A female Musk Ox at London Zoo, April 1923 (b / w photo)
2652637 A female Musk Ox at London Zoo, April 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A female takin, also known as cattle chamois or gnu goat with handler, London Zoo
2629010 A female takin, also known as cattle chamois or gnu goat with handler, London Zoo, April 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Bighorn Sheep ram standing on a rock looking out over his enclosure at the foot of
3822561 A Bighorn Sheep ram standing on a rock looking out over his enclosure at the foot of the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo

A Markhor at London Zoo, June 1914 (b / w photo)
2561109 A Markhor at London Zoo, June 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A mature bull Muskox, also spelled Musk ox and Musk-ox standing
3741776 A mature bull Muskox, also spelled Musk ox and Musk-ox standing, eating in his paddock at London Zoo in 1931 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, standing upright with his front legs
3703982 A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, standing upright with his front legs resting on a rock, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland, From The Iron Mountains

Lamb

Ovis canadensis, Bighorn Sheep with curved horns

Young sheep in the Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Young sheep, lying, in the Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Skeleton of Myotragus balearicus. Spain
Myotragus balearicus. Small mammal like antelope feeding on bark and lichens. He lived in Majorca and Minorca until about 5000 years ago. Skeleton. Museum of Paleontology. Sabadell. Spain

Hemitragus jemlahicus, Himalayan tahr
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection; c. 1850s Date: circa 1850

Ammotragus lervia, Barbary Sheep

Sheep on a green meadow, Iceland

Young Alpine Ibex -Capra ibex-, silhouette, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Europe

Newborn black lamb on a meadow, Heligoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

European Mouflon -Ovis ammon Musimon-, lamb, Thuringia, Germany

European Mouflon -Ovis ammon musimon-, female and two lambs eating grass, Thuringia, Germany

Sheep in the salt marsh nature reserve, Hohwacht Bay, Behrensdorf, Baltic Sea, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Domestic sheep in the salt marsh nature reserve, Hohwacht Bay, Behrensdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Alpine Ibex -Capra ibex-, Stelvio National Park, Italy

Black and white lamb grazing in a meadow, portrait

Two lambs jumping over a meadow

Lamb standing on a rock

Lamb in front of a blue sky

Black and white lamb eating, portrait

Lomestic sheep, with the Westerheversand Lighthouse in the distance, Westerhever, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, Germany, Europe

Domestic sheep, Westerhever, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, Germany, Europe

Black and white sheep on the dyke, Rantum-Becken, bay, Sylt, Rantum, Sylt, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Domestic goats -Capra aegagrus hircus-, Oberes Gaistal valley, Schwarzwald, Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Two Chamois -Rupicapra Rupicapra- reflected in a small lake, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Chamois -Rupicapra Rupicapra-, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Young chamois -Rupicapra rupicapra- jumping on rocks, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

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Caprinae, a diverse group of ungulates, includes species such as Ovis aries (sheep) and the musk ox (Ovibos moschatus). With their shaggy coats and curving horns, these animals are truly remarkable. The goat willow tree (Salix caprea) serves as a vital food source for many Caprinae species. In an old postcard from circa 1910, Ibexes in Hagenbeck Zoo, Hamburg, Germany can be seen. This historical digital reproduction takes us back to a time when these majestic creatures were on display for all to admire. Although the exact date is unknown, this glimpse into the past reminds us of the rich history surrounding Caprinae. Another historic moment captured in a digitally restored reproduction shows Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria hunting chamois in the Austrian Alps. The original painting dates back to the 19th century but its exact year remains elusive. It showcases not only the beauty but also their significance in cultural activities like hunting. The bond between humans and Caprinae is further depicted in an original 19th-century painting depicting a young goatherd returning from the mountain pasture with his goats at dusk. This digitally restored reproduction transports us to Switzerland in 1880 and highlights how closely intertwined our lives have been with these animals throughout history. Continuing our journey through artistry inspired by Caprinae, we encounter another original 19th-century painting titled "Two Men on a Game Hunt" set in Bavaria, Germany. This depiction captures both the thrill of hunting and admiration for nature's creations like bighorn sheep that stand proudly upon rocky terrain. Moving away from paintings to real-life encounters with Caprinae species brings us to Yellowstone National Park where we find a portrait capturing a bighorn sheep family perched atop rocks.