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Kingdom   Animal
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Class   Mammal
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Species   Mountain Goat
 
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Date Updated   Thu Jul 4 16:25:26 2013
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Mountain Goat Images for kids
  
Mountain Goat Activities for kids
Mountain Goat Facts & Trivia for kids
- The Mountain Goat is not a true goat.
- The Mountain Goat is in a subfamily of animals called Goat-Antelopes.
- Mountain Goats walk along steep, rocky cliffs with ease.
- Mountain Goats hooves have rubbery pads that help them grip rocks to maintain their balance.
- Baby Mountain Goats (kids) are often born on a mountain ledge.
- Baby Mountain Goats (kids) can climb shortly after birth.
- Baby Mountain Goats (kids) stay with their mother for about a year.
- A Mountain Goat herd is lead by the males during breeding season, and is lead by the females during the rest of the year.
- Both male and female Mountain Goats have beards and horns.
- Mountain Goats roll in dry mud to get rid of parasites and loose hair.
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Mountain Goat Links for kids
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