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Hoofed mammals
Mountain goat
Mountain goat · Oreamnos americanus
Mountain goats impress with their white coat and daring climbing skills on steep slopes high above the tree line.
Fact file
- Size
- Shoulder height 1.00 to 1.10 m, weight 45 to 100 kg
- Males and females
- Males and females both have horns, males are more powerfully built
- Sounds
- Soft bleating sounds, occasional screams when threatened
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on grasses, herbs, mosses and lichens
- Offspring
- A kid is born after a gestation period of about 6 months in late spring
How to identify Mountain goat
Mountain goats have a striking white, shaggy coat that protects them from the cold. Their coat becomes thicker or lighter in spring and autumn, depending on the weather. Their powerful outline with muscular shoulders and short legs stands out immediately among scree and snowfields.
Striking features are their sharp black horns, which are of similar length in females and males. The distinctive elongated face and short, pointed ears distinguish the mountain goat from native wild species. Its white coat stands out clearly against rocks and fir trees even in fog.
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