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GOAT WEATHERVANE
Mountain Goat Weather Vane
by West Coast Weather Vanes
Mountain Goat Weathervane Pricing
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Please click on the thumbnails below for more information on these designs
Leaping Goat Weathervane
Nubian Goat Weathervane
Alpine Goat Weathervane
Pygmy Goat weathervane
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Mountain Goat Weathervane
Mountain Goat Weathervane Pricing
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Alpine Goat Weathervane Customer photo
Alpine Goat Weathervane Customer photo The Alpine Goat weathervane featured in the photos above was made in the extra large (4') size, as the home on which it was placed was quite large. Interestingly, the owners of this weathervane raised goats to assist in the production of antibodies to fight disease in humans. |
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The Mountain Goat weathervane is a new West Coast Weather Vanes design. Because we make each weathervane to individual order, customers can specify that it be made in all copper, in a combination of copper and brass or with optional gold leaf. We have depicted our Mountain Goat perched on a mountain to reflect its natural habitat.
The Mountain Goat Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large hoofed mammal found only in North America. Despite its name, it is not a true goat, as it belongs to a different genus. It resides at high elevations and is a sure-footed climber, often resting on rocky cliffs that predators cannot reach. Both males (also known as billies or Billie goats) and female (also known as nannies or Nannie Goats) mountain goats have beards, short tails, and long black horns, 15-28 cm in length, which contain yearly growth rings. They are protected from the elements by their woolly white double coats.
The mountain goat is an even-toed ungulate of the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae that includes antelopes and cattle. It belongs to the subfamily Caprinae, along with thirty-two other species including true goats, sheep, the chamois and the musk ox. The mountain goat is the only species in the genus Oreamnos. The name Oreamnos is derived from the Greek term oros (stem ore-) 'mountain' (or, alternatively, oreas 'mountain nymph') and the word amnos 'lamb'.
In lower regions below the tree line, nannies also use their fighting abilities to protect themselves and their offspring from predators, such as wolves, wolverines, cougars, lynx and bears. Even though their size protects them from most potential predators in higher altitudes, females still must defend their young from eagles, which can be a threat to very young kids. Nannies have even been observed trying to dominate the more passive bighorn sheep that share some of their territory.
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Click Mountain Goat Weathervane Pricing for pricing information on this weather vane.
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Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for the person who orders them.
If you have a site that features Mountain Goats, please email us and let's see if we can exchange links.
If you like Mountain Goats, here are some interesting websites that feature them:
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