Mountain goats are beautiful and peaceful creatures that are very comfortable with their sometimes very harsh environment. They are known for their beautiful woolly white double coats. They also have thick beards, and dark, shiny horns — features that are reflected in our very own Mason + Marion Mountain Goat.
While the Mountain Goat looks like a goat, it really belongs to a different genus. It is only found in North America and is also called the Rocky Mountain Goat. They like to live in high elevations away from predators, often perched on cliffs and in snowy areas. Mountain goats are among the biggest mammals to live in high altitudes and they will generally stay above tree level, but will find time to venture down to lower elevations.
Mountain goats have feet that designed for climbing steep and slick slopes. Inner pads act like skids and provide traction. Their hooves can also spread apart for better gripping. Their short and muscular legs are designed for balance and jumping, not running.
The video below shows mountain goats enjoying a summer day:
