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In fact, the animals of this world each have a good ability to move. One of them is the mountain goat. These animals can climb steep cliffs.
So how can a mountain goat scale a cliff without falling? Here is the review.
Reported from detikEdu, the mountain goat is actually not a goat. Animals called mountain goats are the only species in their family. These animals are more closely related to antelopes and deer, rather than cattle goats.
AZ Animals said there are approximately 100,000 mountain goats worldwide. They live in western North America, primarily in the Rockies and Cascades of the United States and Canada.
Mountain goats have thick fur that protects them from the cold and blends in with the snowy and rocky environment.
Why do mountain goats climb mountains?
There are two main reasons mountain goats climb mountains, where they first search for food and then avoid predators.
Mountain goats are classified as herbivores. The food consists mainly of grass, reeds, bark, twigs and moss. Moreover, since only a few animals can reach the altitude of their habitat, competition in the mountains is also low.
These four-legged animals are also very good at escaping predators. Their main predators are wolves, coyotes and cougars.
Mountain goats aren’t very good at running, but they can efficiently scale rocky landscapes and traverse dangerous ledges.
How can mountain goats climb without falling?
Mountain goats have several adaptations that help them climb mountains, one of which is cloven hooves. Therefore, this animal has two distinct fingers that can perform every maneuver.
This mountain goat finger formation allows them to walk well on rocks and cliff edges. Their nails are hard on the outside and soft on the inside.
Mountain goat hooves will protect their toes from scratches on rocks. Meanwhile, the softer, more springy interior has a concave shape that grips rocks and increases traction or traction.
Mountain goats also have sharp claws on the inside of their feet which help keep them from slipping on rocks.
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