The most notable characteristic of the Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) is its excellent climbing abilities made possible by its even-toed ungulates or large oval hooves. It prefers the alpine and subalpine regions of western North America. Other communities call it the rocky mountain goat. It has a stout body composed of a powerful neck and shoulder muscles, with a thick coat covered in white hair. It also has a beard and a short tail. Both sexes have long black horns with annual growth rings. During winter, the mountain goat segregates in large groups, but in summer it prefers a solitary lifestyle. This mountain goat uses vocalization to attract mates and eats grass, woody plants, and other vegetation.
Mountain Goats have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-43.3” (80-110 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-70.9” (140-180 cm), standing height of roughly 39”-50” (99-127 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-20.9” (42-53 cm). The weight of a Mountain Goat is between 132-265 lb (60-120 kg). Mountain Goats have a typical lifespan of 10-21 years.
The most notable characteristic of the Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) is its excellent climbing abilities made possible by its even-toed ungulates or large oval hooves. It prefers the alpine and subalpine regions of western North America. Other communities call it the rocky mountain goat. It has a stout body composed of a powerful neck and shoulder muscles, with a thick coat covered in white hair. It also has a beard and a short tail. Both sexes have long black horns with annual growth rings. During winter, the mountain goat segregates in large groups, but in summer it prefers a solitary lifestyle. This mountain goat uses vocalization to attract mates and eats grass, woody plants, and other vegetation.
Mountain Goats have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-43.3” (80-110 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-70.9” (140-180 cm), standing height of roughly 39”-50” (99-127 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-20.9” (42-53 cm). The weight of a Mountain Goat is between 132-265 lb (60-120 kg). Mountain Goats have a typical lifespan of 10-21 years.
