Mountain Goat Taxidermy for Sale SKU 1142

Description of Species

Both billy (male) and nanny (female) mountain goats have beards, short tails, and long black horns, 5.9–11.0 in. in length, which contain yearly growth rings. They are protected from the elements by their woolly white double coats. The fine, dense wool of their undercoats is covered by an outer layer of longer, hollow hairs. Mountain goats molt in spring by rubbing against rocks and trees, with the adult billies shedding their extra wool first and the pregnant nannies shedding last. Their coats help them to withstand winter temperatures as low as −50 °F and winds of up to 99 mph. A billy stands about 3.3 ft at the shoulder to the waist and can weigh considerably more than the nanny (around 30% more in some cases). Male goats also have longer horns and longer beards than females. Mountain goats can weigh between 99 and 309 lb, and billies will often weigh less than 181 lb. The head-and-body length can range from 47–70 in, with a small tail adding 3.9–7.9 in.