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Goral 
Nemorhaedus goral

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Range: Found through Asia from N. India and Burma to SE Siberia and South to Thailand.
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Habitat: Gorals live in dry, rocky steep-sloped habitats. Usually found at an elevation fo 3,000-13,500 feet.
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Diet: Mostly browsers eating leaves, twigs, nuts acorns, grasses etc. They must regurgitate and chew partially digested food (cud) because they have a four-chambered stomach.
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Fun Facts:
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  • They have short stubby limbs to make climbing easier.
  • Gorals are shy and live in groups of 2-12.  Older males will often become solitary.
  • In the winter, they will move to lower elevations to avoid the dangers of loose snow. 
  • Average lifespan is 15 years.
 

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