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Mountains

Mountain Habitat

Mountain habitats are unique ecosystems defined by high altitudes and steep terrain. They can be found all around the world, from the Himalayas in Asia to the Rocky Mountains in North America. The climate of a mountain habitat can vary greatly depending on its location. But in general, there is increased precipitation, stronger winds, and cooler temperatures at higher altitudes.


Mountain Animals

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Classification: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Mass: 9 kg
Height: 70-90 cm

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Interesting Fact: Bald eagles have exceptional eyesight (four to five times stronger than the vision of a human with 20/20 eyesight). It is estimated that they can see objects up to 3.2 kilometres away.

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Brown Bear

Brown Bear

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Omnivore
Mass: Up to 600 kg
Height: Up to 1.5 m

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Interesting Fact: Brown bears have an incredible sense of smell. In fact, their sense of smell is estimated to be over 100 times better than a human's! This keen sense of smell helps them to locate food from great distances, such as berries, roots, and insects.

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Lynx

Lynx

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Mass: 10-20 kg
Height: 60 cm

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Interesting Fact: Lynxes typically hunt at night due to their excellent vision, hearing, and smell, which allow them to detect prey in the dark.

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Mountain Goat

Mountain Goat

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Mass: Up to 120 kg
Height: 1 m

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Interesting Fact: Mountain goats are incredibly skilled climbers, and are able to navigate extremely steep and rocky terrain with ease. Their hooves have a unique shape that allows them to grip onto rocks and other uneven surfaces, providing them with exceptional traction and stability as they climb.

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Wolf

Wolf

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Mass: Up to 80 kg
Height: 80 cm

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Interesting Fact: Wolves are known for their powerful and distinctive howls. Howling serves several purposes for wolves, including communication with other members of their pack, marking their territory, and attracting potential mates.

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Yak

Yak

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Mass: 350-580 kg
Height: 1.1-1.4 m

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Interesting Fact: Yaks are able to withstand very cool temperatures (as low as -40°C). They have shaggy hair that provides insulation and a thick layer of fat beneath their skin that helps them to conserve heat.

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