“Be running up that road, be running up that hill With no problems” -Kate Bush, Running Up That Hill Mountain goats are agile climbers, even after their birth kids are ready to ascent steep cliffs after 10-14 days. They have hooves that consist of two toes that can move independently from each other, allowing for nimbleness on steep terrain. The muscular arms and shoulders help with the strength needed for climbing. Mounting on steep, rocky slopes that other animals can’t navigate is their most frequent form of defense. Roads, hills, mountains, just name it and they can climb it! NPS Photo Photo description: Two mountain goats, one nanny and one kid climb up a grey rock cliff. #kenaifjords #kenaifjordsnationalpark #alaska #alaskanps #nationalpark #mountiangoat