Ibex are a large species of wild goat. Their Hebrew and Arabic names both mean “to ascend.” Dependent on water, the group travels together to a water hole. One member of the group will keep watch and whistle if danger approaches, telling the herd to race to the cliffs. The cliffs are their safety because of their strong agile legs and grooved hooves, allowing them to climb on the rocks in difficult areas.
Psalm 104:18 (KJV) “The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.”