Mountain Goat (oreamnos americanus)

Diet

Grazes on alpine grasses, mosses, lichens, and low shrubs growing in rocky terrain.

Behavior

Mountain Goats are most often sighted along the upper reaches of Sentinel Hill and the outcroppings above The Pine Basin. They are agile climbers, capable of scaling near-vertical surfaces with ease. during early mornings, small groups can be seen basking on exposed rocks before fog settles in. It's noted that they have a tendency to linger near old research installations, particularly metal structures or rebar remnants, seemingly unbothered by electromagnetic interference.

Habitat

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Role in Ecosystem

Natural stabilizers of fragile alpine zones; their movements prevent overgrowth and distribute nutrients through soil displacement.

Folklore and Cultural Notes

Hikers still claim that shouts or laughter echo strangely in areas where goats are nearby: the sound returning softer, slower, almost delayed.