animals living on cliffs

Male snow sheep live alone or in small groups, while females and cubs form groups. They are active during the day and eat various plants growing in the mountains, such as grass, shrubs and moss. They move slowly but steadily, and are very good at climbing and jumping between cliffs. As long as there is a place to step on, they can easily go up and down the cliff no matter how steep it is. They generally live above the tree line in summer and have to descend to lower places when the snow is deep in spring.

In severe cold weather, they often seek refuge in caves. The squatting posture is very similar to that of a dog, which is its unique posture. In this way, it can observe the enemy's situation. Although pumas, wolves, bears and golden eagles sometimes hunt young snow sheep, their habitats ensure that they have few natural enemies. Sometimes they can use their horns to fight or even kill enemies. Their greatest enemy is not animals but avalanches.

Snow sheep prefer to live on cliffs or steep rocky areas in alpine and subalpine areas. They prefer southern areas with adequate escape terrain (steep rocky terrain), gentle slopes, and medium altitudes. Migrate to low-lying areas in spring and move up to higher altitudes in summer. The residential area belongs to the temperate terrestrial bioregion. The altitude range is 1000-5000 meters, with an average altitude of 2300 meters.

Most goats live in high altitude habitats due to limited vegetation. Snow sheep are primarily an alpine and subalpine species, although they sometimes descend to coastal areas to sea level. During the year, they generally remain above mountain forests, but migrate seasonally to higher or lower elevations within the range. Migrate to lower altitudes in summer, often traveling many kilometers through forested areas to lick minerals.

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