- "The mountain goat, also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is the largest mammal found in sub-alpine to alpine altitudes of the Rocky Mountains. Despite its name, it does not belong to the Capra genus that includes all other goats, but is the only living species of the Oreamnos genus. They are informally referred to as goat-antelopes. Both males and female mountain goats have beards and and long black horns that can grow up to 0.28 min length. Contrary to most other animals, the female mountain goat is very competitive and protective of their food source. It is not uncommon for conflicts to include all nannies of the herd. The male "billy" goat weighs around 125.00 kg, while the female "nanny" goat weighs 80.00 kg"
- ― In-Game Description
The Mountain Goat is a species in the Silver Ridge Peaks reserve located in the rocky mountains of Colorado. It is a class 4 animal. Both females and males have horns.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Cautious and curious |
| Habitat | Mountain faces, alpine forests and basins |
| Senses | Excellent senses of vision and hearing, decent sense of smell |
| Social | Males live solitary or in small groups, females live in medium to large-sized groups tending their young |
| Active | Morning and evening |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 4 Ammo |
| Species | Oreamnos americanus |
| Difficulty | Average |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times | Activity |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 03:30 |  Feeding
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| 03:00 - 05:30 |  Resting
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| 05:00 - 09:30 | Feeding
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| 11:00 - 13:30 | Feeding
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| 13:00 - 16:30 | Resting
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| 16:00 - 21:30 | Feeding
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| 21:00 - 00:30 | Resting
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Fur Variants[]
Albino
Beige
Light Brown
Light Grey
Melanistic
White
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male/Female | Beige (24.97%) Light Brown (24.97%) Light Grey (24.97%) White (24.97%) |
X | X | Albino (0.05%) Melanistic (0.05%) |
Trivia[]
- The Mountain Goat was reintroduced to the Colorado Rockies in 1947, as previously it went extinct in the area.
- You can tell a Mountain Goat's age by the rings on its horns, not unlike a tree.
- There is an indie folk rock band called "The Mountain Goats".[1]
- Despite their name, Mountain Goats are not true goats. They belong to the antelope family.
- Mountain goats are nimble and can jump nearly 12 feet in a single bound.
