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Studying Mountain Goats
Sharon Nix
November 20, 2023
High above the treeline, where the air is thin and the terrain unforgiving, you’ll find one of nature’s most remarkable survivors – the mountain goat.
These creatures are the epitome of resilience and adaptation, thriving in environments that would leave most gasping for breath.
Mountain goats, or Oreamnos americanus as they’re scientifically known, are not actually goats.
They’re more closely related to antelopes and gazelles. But don’t let the name fool you. These creatures are as tough as nails, and their survival skills are second to none.
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