Mountain Goats
Jan. 23rd, 2023 06:52 pmEight Facts About Mountain Goats You Should Know
Mountain goats are actually not goats.
Mountain goats are not in the same genus as goats. In the bovidae family, mountain goats are associated with antelopes, gazelles and cattle.
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Mountain Goat (Oreamnos Americanus)
Fast Facts
Size
Up to 385 pounds.
Distribution
Throughout Southeast Alaska, along coastal mountains and into Southcentral.
Diet
Sedges, forbs, low-growing shrubs, blueberries, hemlock, and lichen.
Predators
Wolves, bears.
Reproduction
Single kid is most common; twinning is rare.
Remarks
Mountain goats are sure-footed climbers and have specially adapted hooves for climbing in rough, slippery terrain. Mountain goats are among the most charismatic species and inhabit one of the most spectacular landscapes on earth.