The ibex, a species under strict surveillance

The ibex continues to be studied in depth, especially the females in order to better understand their reproductive dynamics. To achieve this, every spring the animals are captured by means of a hypodermic gun equipped with an ear loop and radio collars. Captured animals are also subject to several biometric measures and blood sampling to assess the health of the population. A large number of these catches is carried out on the Barbier Alpine pastures, as the site is highly populated by the species in spring and throughout the winter.