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Mountain Goats: Kids, Nannies and Billies

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Mountain Goats are the largest mammals that to live in a high elevation habitat. They have unique climbing abilities and special adaptations that help them thrive. Find out more about these amazing animals.

Aired: 11/01/19

Rating: TV-G

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Major Funding by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and the Idaho National Laboratory. Additional Funding by 360 Immersive, the Friends of Idaho Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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