Mountain Goat Collection

Group of Mountain Goat nannies with kids staying cool on mountain snowpatch. Washington. USA Summer
TOM-1101 Group of Rocky Mountain Goat - nannies with kids staying cool on mountain snowpatch Washington. USA Summer. Oreamnos americanus Mountain goats do not sweat or pant

Mountain goat surveying the land in Glacier National Park, Montana

Mountain Goat - Resting on snow. In the summer time mt. goats frequently rest on snow patches to help regulate their
TOM-1104 Rocky Mountain Goat - Resting on snow Western U.S. Oreamnos americanus In the summer time mt. goats frequently rest on snow patches to help regulate their body temperature Tom & Pat Leeson

USA, Washington, Mtn Goat

Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) nanny, Mount Evans, Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), Mount Evans, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Mountain Goats - grazing in alpine meadow. Olympic National Park, Washington, USA. MG305
TOM-1249 Rocky Mountain Goat - grazing in alpine meadow. Olympic National Park, Washington, USA Oreamnos americanus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Desert Sunrise
Nadav Jonas

Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1768839 Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 100.3x144.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Alpine ibex
Ales Krivec

Table Mountain reflected in Bagley Lake. Heather Meadows, Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. North Cascades, Washington State

Table Mountain in winter. Heather Meadows, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, North Cascades, Washington State

Evening clouds swirling around Mount Shuksan North Cascades, Washington State

USA, Colorado, Mt. Evans. Mountain goat babies on rock

Mountain Goat Adult Greets Youngster

Chamois
Paolo Bolla

The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. This animal is a native of certain parts of the Western Himalayas, and is likewise found in the high ranges of Persia and Affghanistan

The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Creator: J. G
The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Thaars; an incident on the road; Musk Deer; Wild Cat...Jung Pershad and Sepa Kali...two elephants

Mountain Goats and Dog, 18th century. Creator: Allwaert of Ghent
Mountain Goats and Dog, 18th century

Rocky Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) male on rocks at 14, 000 feet elevation, Mount Evans, Colorado, USA. July

A Mother's Smile
David Scarbrough

By a bouquet of flowers
Renato J. López Baldó

Mountain goats fight in their enclosure at the zoo in Wuppertal January 4, 2013. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Goat Crossing
Ryan Dyar

Wyoming. A young mountain goat's first snow

Mama mountain goat and her kid find their footing at Gloomy Knob, Glacier Bay

Mountain Goat
Vision Grasp Art

Matterhorn or Mont Cervin
"Vintage Colour Lithograph from 1884 of the Matterhorn (Monte Cervino or Mont Cervin), a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy

Mountain goat kids playing

Mountain goat billy

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday January 4. 1890, 1890. Creator: Charles Edwin Fripp
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday January 4. 1890, 1890. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Pair of pole tops with Ibex, 6th / 4th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Pair of pole tops with Ibex, 6th/4th century B.C

Where ibex dare
Marco Redaelli

Portrait of a Ladakhi Mountain Goat, about 1600. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Ladakhi Mountain Goat, about 1600

Ibex
Petra Dvorak

Double Hump
verdon

USA, Wyoming. Adult and kid, Mountain goat, Beartooth Pass

Wild animals (chromolitho)
5226741 Wild animals (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild animals. Illustration for unidentified childrens picture book)

Chamois, 1911 (tempera on paper laid down on board)
3051674 Chamois, 1911 (tempera on paper laid down on board) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); 57.5x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gemsen); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Thar (w / c on paper)
1065152 Thar (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: From Original water colour drawings by Joseph Wolf in the possession of the Zoological Society of)

Markhoor (w / c on paper)
780790 Markhoor (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: From Original water colour drawings by Joseph Wolf in the possession of the Zoological Society of)

Alpine scenes (chromolitho)
6001552 Alpine scenes (chromolitho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpine scenes. Illustration from J Staubs Bilderbuch)

Rocky Mountain Goats, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
704524 Rocky Mountain Goats, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Bierstadt, Albert (1830-1902); 127.8x109.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Cylinder seal, Middle Minoan III Period - Late Minoan I Period c. 1800 - c
3704875 Cylinder seal, Middle Minoan III Period - Late Minoan I Period c.1800 - c.1450 BC (blue chalcedony) by Minoan; length: 1.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Walking tall
verdon

Suspense
Stefano Zocca

Chamois in Piatra Craiului Romania
Dan Mirica

Queen of the Mountain
verdon

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"Graceful and Resilient: Mountain Goats Find Cool Refuge on Snowy Slopes" In the rugged mountains of Washington, USA, a group nannies and their adorable kids find solace from the scorching summer heat. Unfazed by the rising temperatures, these remarkable creatures have a unique way to beat the heat – they seek out small patches of snow. With no sweat glands or panting mechanism, mountain goats rely on nature's icy gift to stay cool. Glacier National Park in Montana provides an awe-inspiring backdrop as a majestic mountain goat surveys its vast domain. The panoramic view is not only breathtaking but also serves as a reminder of how these resilient animals adapt to their surroundings. Resting atop snowy patches becomes second nature for these magnificent beasts during summertime. By doing so, they effectively regulate their body temperature amidst the sweltering Western U. S. Climate. From Mount Evans in Colorado to Olympic National Park in Washington, mountain goats continue to captivate with their presence. Whether grazing peacefully in alpine meadows or standing tall against rocky terrains at 14, 000 feet elevation they can true masters of survival. Even under moonlit skies, silhouettes of mountain goats evoke a sense of mystery and wonderment. Their nocturnal activities remain hidden from prying eyes until dawn breaks over the horizon. Not confined solely to natural habitats, even within zoo enclosures like Wuppertal's own menagerie can one witness fierce battles between these powerful creatures, and is here that instincts take center stage as territorial disputes unfold before fascinated spectators' eyes. Mountain goats symbolize strength and resilience against all odds - adapting effortlessly to extreme climates while maintaining an air of elegance amidst treacherous landscapes. As we marvel at their ability to thrive where others struggle, let us remember that sometimes finding refuge lies within embracing what nature has provided - even if it means resting upon snowy slopes.