Mountain goat

The mountain goat is a hooved mammal native to Nareemia and Siere. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice. The species is found from northernmost Tolwick and Stafcord southward to the Delkida-Austin border. They have since been introduced to the Hilleys of Vitena, where they still thrive in small populations, alongside the introduced chamois. 
Mountain goats are the largest mammals found in their high-altitude habitats, which can exceed elevations of 13,000 feet (4,000 m). They sometimes descend to sea level in coastal areas although they are primarily an alpine and subalpine species. The animals usually stay above the tree line throughout the year but they will migrate seasonally to higher or lower elevations within that range. Winter migrations to low-elevation mineral licks often take them several kilometers through forested areas. 
Though it depends firmly on region, mountain goats lie prey to gray wolves, golden eagles, falcons, bald eagles, grizzly bears, and wolverines. Sometimes they have conflicts with their neighbouring ‘prey’ the bighorn sheep, white-tailed and mule deer, as well as the non-native chamois which they may compete firmly on greenery for their feeding. Much of the mountain goat's behavior is a strategy to avoid these animals. Climbing on steep, rocky slopes that other animals can't navigate is their most frequent form of defense. 
== Gallery of Mountain Goats ==
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Category:Animals
Category:Nareemian Wildlife
Category:Fauna of Siere
Category:Fauna of The Zenith Mountains