Along the Way #15

Along the Way #15

Quick Facts

Location:

40.438842, -111.711385

15 Mountain Climbers

Loo up toward the cave in the steep cliffs above. Those slopes are home to Mountain goats and Bighorn sheep. Alhtough they are rarely seen, sometimes they come down this side of the mountain.

Both have unique ankle bones that make their feet flexible, split hooves that can grip in small spaces, and soft inner pads that act like grippy climbing shoes. 

These traits make them sure-footed, helping them to walk up sheer mountain walls. Compare the traits of their hooves to your own feet, which have evolved to help you walk upright.