Mountain Goat Range. They have reached a relatively high abundance in the northeastern and northwestern portions of the park. Mountain goats can be found in every mountain range from alaska throughout b c and as far south as washington.
Range map of mountain goat in the state of alaska. Despite its vernacular name it is not a member of capra the genus that includes all other goats such as the wild goat capra aegagrus from which the domestic goat is derived. Mountain goats have distinctive beards and long warm coats to protect them from cold temperatures and biting.
Surefooted relatives of the chamois mountain goats cling to steep cliffs in habitats ranging from ocean shores to glaciated mountain tops.
Despite its vernacular name it is not a member of capra the genus that includes all other goats such as the wild goat capra aegagrus from which the domestic goat is derived. Over half the world population live in british columbia 50 000 with the greatest population density centred on the. Mountain goats have distinctive beards and long warm coats to protect them from cold temperatures and biting. Surefooted relatives of the chamois mountain goats cling to steep cliffs in habitats ranging from ocean shores to glaciated mountain tops.