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Goats That Climb Trees


Before you jump to the conclusion that someone has photoshopped this, these pictures are for real.  These are the amazing goats of Morocco, who actually climb the Argan trees  in search of food, which is otherwise sparse in the region. Over time they have become not only able to climb trees but downright adept at the art – the traipse across trees with a sure-footedness that is hard to imagine from a hoofed animal.  

       
The droppings of the goats contain the kernels of the seeds they consume which are, strangely enough, used by locals to press and grind into oil. Even more disturbingly: this oil has a number of uses including culinary (yes, people eat it) and cosmetic (yes, they also smear it on themselves). 
For a quarter-liter bottle of this goat-digested kernel-oil, a person can expect to pay from 15 to 50 dollars.


Known as skilled navigators of treacherous mountain conditions, maybe it isn’t such a surprise after all to find goats making their way up the steep and narrow trunks and branches of only slightly more dangerous trees. Unfortunately, the Argan tree is slowly being over-harvested so you may have to hurry to see the real thing. Still not sure you believe the images  of goats climbing trees up to heights of 30 feet? There is nothing quite like a video to convince even the most cynical skeptics:







 

Note that instead of the careful climbing one might expect these brave goats simply hop from one cluster  of branches to another in search of food. In the middle of the video, you can even see a younger goat run down the almost vertical slope of the tree before hopping lightly onto the ground below – followed shortly after by another that simply jumps from a higher set of branches to land on its feet.

https://webecoist.com/2008/08/19/the-incredible-tree-climbing-goats-of-morocco/
 


posted on Feb 17, 2011 5:52 AM ()

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I love goats. They are the coolest critters!
comment by marta on Feb 20, 2011 4:36 PM ()
The world is full of interesting things. Sort of makes you glad to be alive.
comment by dragonflyby on Feb 19, 2011 8:47 AM ()
My goodness!!
comment by elderjane on Feb 18, 2011 6:49 AM ()
I know! Hard to believe, isn't it?
reply by redimpala on Feb 18, 2011 9:22 AM ()
Where in the world do you find this information??? This is amazing!
comment by gapeach on Feb 17, 2011 6:36 PM ()
I just get an idea and begin surfing around. This one I found by surfing for unusual natural phenomena.
reply by redimpala on Feb 18, 2011 9:21 AM ()
Cats with hooves.
comment by nittineedles on Feb 17, 2011 12:41 PM ()
You wouldn't think without claws that they could possibly do this, but they do.
reply by redimpala on Feb 17, 2011 6:04 PM ()
This is very bizarre.It is a wonder that they do not injure themself.
comment by fredo on Feb 17, 2011 10:25 AM ()
They've adapted and seem to do it effortlessly.
reply by redimpala on Feb 17, 2011 6:05 PM ()
Instead of a black 'sheep' of the family I saw a 1/2 white goat!
I am surprised they don't break the branches as they go along.
Animals are a lot more adaptable than people!
comment by greatmartin on Feb 17, 2011 7:53 AM ()
Yes, they are, especially when it comes to food and survival.
reply by redimpala on Feb 17, 2011 6:05 PM ()
I'm having a hard time keeping up with all your posts! This one is amazing.
comment by solitaire on Feb 17, 2011 6:26 AM ()
Too much free time on my hands, I guess; but I just keep find these really bizarre things.
reply by redimpala on Feb 17, 2011 7:51 AM ()

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