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Heated from Inside: Microorganisms in the mountain goat's stomach generate heat during digestion; this helps the mountain goat stay warm through winter and in the cool temperatures of their high-altitude habitat.
A Sure-Footed Species: The mountain goat is one of the world's best rock climbers. Its feet have inner pads for traction and cloven hooves that can spread apart for better grip. A dewclaw on the back of each foot also keeps it from slipping.