Question

Write two ways in which a mountain goat is adapted to the cold and rocky environment of its habitat?

Answer 1

Adaptation in mountain goat:

1. Adaptation is the development of particular features or habits which enables a living organism to survive better in its habitat.
2. The mountain goat is found in cold mountain habitats. Therefore, to survive the cold they have adapted a few features which enable them to adjust better to the surroundings:
3. The mountain goat is characterized by long hair that protects them against the cold and keeps them warm.
4. The mountain goat has strong hooves (hard feet) that increase its speed while running up the rocky mountain steel for grazing purposes. It also protects them from predators.