The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a large-hoofed mammal found only in North America. Despite its vernacular name, it is not a member of Capra, the genus of true goats. It stays at high elevations and is a sure-footed climber, often resting on rocky cliffs that predators cannot access.
Read more about Mountain Goat: Classification, General Appearance and Characteristics, Range and Habitat, Movement Patterns, Diet, Life Cycle and Mating, Aggressive Behavior, Wool
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