Book 20, Question 42
Do Animals Move Up and Down Mountains?
Yes, many mountain animals move up and down the slopes with the seasons.
Yes, many mountain animals follow the seasons up and down the slopes! This yearly up-and-down trip is called altitudinal migration. Let's follow along.
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Quick answers
Who moves downhill in winter?
Mountain goats and Alpine ibexes go to lower, warmer places when it gets cold.
How do their hooves help?
Their tough but flexible hooves help them climb up and down rocky slopes.
Sources: National Geographic Kids, National Geographic
More fun facts
- Yes. Some mountain animals move downhill in winter.
- Mountain goats and Alpine ibexes go to lower, warmer places when it gets cold.
- Their tough but flexible hooves help them climb up and down rocky slopes.
- They search for food as they move.
- Mountain animals have amazing ways to handle extreme climates.
Sources: National Geographic Kids, National Geographic
Questions kids ask
Why do mountain goats move downhill in winter?
To reach lower, warmer places and find food when it gets cold.