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Oreamnos americanus

Mountain Goat

Schneeziege

In spring, mountain goats moult by rubbing against rocks and trees. In the winter, their coats help them to withstand temperatures as low as −50 °F (−45.6 °C) and winds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h). Wildlife Preserve, Yukon, Canada

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