The chances of seeing a mountain lion in the wild even if you lived your entire life in mountain lion habitat are very slim. So if by some chance you catch a glimpse of the beautiful and mysterious mountain lion, consider it a gift. Mountain Goat Scrambling across high cliffs and remote peaks, casually edging along precipices inaccessible to other animals, the mountain goat is the ultimate mountain climber. This remarkable animal is actually not a goat at all, but a type of antelope. Their hooves have slightly curved pads that extend beyond the outer shells, which provide them with greater traction and maneuverability than other hoofed animals.
Mountain goats have true horns that continually grow and which they never shed.
During the summer mountain goats are very conspicuous as they stand out against the rocky terrain, but during the winter they blend in with the snow and are nearly invisible. Mountain goats choose to spend most of their lime above timberline near rocky outcrops, where they can withdraw to safety in case of danger. When the snow is deep, however, mountain goats will head for the relatively balmy environment of lower elevations. Whether they are regarded as monsters lying in wait or cute, bumbling teddies, bears are often misunderstood. Maybe we are so fascinated with bears because they have so much in common with us.