The closest relative of Altai ibex, Gobi ibex is scattered through a number
separate mountain ranges in south and south-western Mongolia that form
the Gobi-Altai section of the great Altai mountain chain.
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Altai ibex population of Mongolia is excellent. The best value in ibex hunting
is in the Altai Mountains, where success rates remained greater than 100 per
cent throughout the season over the past 5 years
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Ovis ammon darwini are found in mountain ranges of the Gobi desert in the
south and south-western Mongolia. Gobi Argali is smaller than its close
relative - Altai argali in both and trophy sizes.
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The argali that exists in the south-western part of Hangai mountains, the
central Mongolian mountain range that covers the largest area were
previously regarded as the same species as Gobi argali.
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