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Rocky Mountain Goat

Oreamnos americanus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Rocky Mountain Goat is a large-hoofed mammal found only in North America.

Habitat:

Subalpine to alpine species, commonly seen on cliffs and ice.

Notes:

This small grouping of mountain goats was spotted along the Hidden Lake Overlook trail at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park.

Reference Links:

Mountain Goat - Oreamnos americanus - Overview, Mountain goat

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EmilyMarino
Excellent! Please consider adding this spotting to the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Watch Mission! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8465615

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Biodiversity of Glacier National Park!
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2013

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