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n. - Genus of the mountain goats.

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  • The name Oreamnos is derived from the Greek term oros (stem ore -) 'mountain' (or, alternatively, oreas 'mountain nymph') and the word amnos 'lamb'. "via
  • One non-native, mountain goat Oreamnos americanus may be colonizing the park.
  • Introduced mountain goats Oreamnos americanus have had an impact on high elevation communities.
  • Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) and mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) inhabit the rugged subalpine and alpine areas.
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