Mountain Goat Adaptations. Though these physical adaptations are apparent little is known about the mechanics involved in their movement. The mountain goats habitat also changes from season to season.
The mountain goats habitat also changes from season to season. Their horns grow continuously and the tips can be worn down until they are quite sharp. Other important adaptations are the mountain lion s stocky build large paws and long tail.
Tall and can weigh up to 300 lbs.
The double layer protects the mountain goats from the wind and rain in the mountains. And while their bodies appear thick and muscular from the side mountain goats are actually slender when viewed head on. The mountain goat oreamnos americanus also known as the rocky mountain goat is a hoofed mammal endemic to north america a subalpine to alpine species it is a sure footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice. Taken together these traits give the cat the ability to climb trees when fleeing from danger.