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On a recent hike to the top of Mount Timpanogos, our group of four encountered mountain goats and their young several times along the trail. We were careful not to get too close or impede their path ...

Maybe you’ve seen images of goats clinging to mountain faces, seeming to rest comfortably in places they should have no business resting. That’s thanks to hooves with two front toes that can spread ...

Researchers continue to study how these mountain goats navigate nearly vertical terrain with astonishing ease. Their specialized hooves and powerful hind limbs allow them to grip surfaces that appear ...