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Mountain goat females with young lying on small snow patch. Pacific Northwest, summer. Mt. goats do not pant or sweat and often seek a snow patch or windy ledge to stay cool under the intense alpine summer sun
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Mountain goat females with young lying on small snow patch. Pacific Northwest, summer. Mt. goats do not pant or sweat and often seek a snow patch or windy ledge to stay cool under the intense alpine summer sun
TOM-1102
Rocky Mountain Goat - Females with young lying on small snow patch.
Pacific Northwest, USA. summer
Oreamnos americanus
Mt. goats do not pant or sweat and often seek a snow patch or windy ledge to stay cool under the intense alpine summer sun.
Tom & Pat Leeson
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Chillin' with the Cool Kids - Mountain Goat Moms and Babies Beat the Heat!
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. In this adorable snapshot captured by Tom & Pat Leeson, we witness a heartwarming scene in the Pacific Northwest. A group of mountain goat females and their young ones are lounging on a small snow patch, seeking respite from the scorching summer sun. These majestic creatures have mastered the art of staying cool under pressure! While humans rely on panting or sweating to beat the heat, these clever goats have found an ingenious solution - they head straight for snowy patches or windy ledges! With temperatures soaring in the alpine region, these fluffy white herbivores know how to keep their cool. The photo perfectly captures nature's ingenuity as mother goats lovingly watch over their playful kids. The contrast between their pure white coats and the vibrant green surroundings creates a stunning visual spectacle. It's fascinating to observe how animals adapt to survive in extreme environments. These mountain goats prove that when it comes to beating the heat, sometimes all you need is a little ice-cold attitude! So next time you're feeling hot under the collar during summertime adventures, take inspiration from these wild goats - find your own "cool spot" and embrace your inner chill!
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