*** About Mountain Goat: The Mountain Goat, known scientifically as Oreamnos americanus, is a hardy species native to the mountain ranges of North America. Thriving in elevations up to 13,000 feet, these animals are equipped with thick, woolly coats and rubbery hooves with hard outer rims and soft centers, which provide superior grip on the slippery rocks. Mountain Goats are not true goats by lineage but belong to the bovid family, making them relatives of antelopes and cattle. Their diets primarily consist of grasses, herbs, mosses, and sometimes even lichen, which they forage from their rugged terrain. Males, known as billies, and females, called nannies, typically lead separate lives except during mating season. Their agility and adaptability in such inhospitable environments make them a fascinating subject for both wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.

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