On each Mountain Goat kid count, we carefully record the location, age and sex of all goats that we see. This allows us to build up detailed records of the goat herds to assess annual herd recruitment and assess if kid death is more likely a cause of predation, disease or due to other reasons. From this, we shape our conservation management practices to help maintain mountain goat populations at a sustainable herd size and contribute to wildlife conservation.
Mountain Goats are a relic from the ice age and only adapted to a few mountainous habitats. Over 50% of the world’s population live in BC, Canada. So BC is especially responsible for this species. However, activities such as heli-skiing and snowmobiling in goat winter range disturb the goats and displace them from their winter range which is critical for their survival. Mountain goats have a low reproductive rate, are easily visible in steep terrain and do not easily repopulate ranges after they have been removed.
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