Seen by Blainville, Lewis and Clark, Ord, Major Smith and Dr. Richardson. Inhabits NW coast of America, frequenting lofty peaks of Rocky Mountains, and keeps to greater elevation than sheep of the same regions. This hand-colored engraving shows the male of the species. Stands higher on legs than the largest varieties of English goats and body is more slender. Has bearded chin.
Horns are huge and bent backwards.
This hand-colored engraving shows the female and young of the species. Stands higher on legs than the largest varieties of English goats and body is more slender. Has bearded chin. Horns are huge and bent backwards. This description comes from Major Smith from a skin the British Museum.