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Did ‘ya know? Goats climb trees!

I came upon this video over the weekend…goats hanging out in a tree! This actually isn’t surprising given their rock climbing abilities.

According to Treehugger.com, many goats climb trees to seek food. This is apparently common in Morocco, where food can be scarce and argan trees produce a fruit that is particularly appealing to goats. The video below is from Morocco.

This climbing ability is great for goats to find food, evade predators and move quickly. Their unique sense of balance and design of their hooves help them maneuver the most precarious spots. Watch:

Read more about goats and their climbing abilities here or here.

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