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Habitats-Mountains Eliza muscat

-A mountain is a landform that rises prominently above its surrounding.
-A mountain is defined by its greater height and volume.
-Young mountains have steep slopes and high, pointed peaks.
-Old mountains in contrast have rounded peaks are slopes.
-It generally rises over 610 meters.
-Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, 8,849 meters above sea level.
-Mountains create boundaries between countries and are used as natural barriers to migration and transportation. 

Animals that live in the mountains

-Snow leopard 
White or grey fur with black spots.
They have a thick coat and a short body adapted to living in cold environments.
They prey on blue sheep.
They have natural snowshoes.

-Golden Eagle
Largest bird of prey dark brown with lighter golden - brown plumage.
Can reach a maximum air speed of 320 km/h.
Its head can rotate about 270 degrees.
Generally solitary or found in pairs.
They are excellent hunters.

-Mountain goat 
Not actually goats 
Live in alpine and subalpine environments.
After a clay of being born, young goats are scrambling around rocks with their mother.
You can tell the age of a mountain goat by counting the rings on their horns.
Average lifespan of a mountain goat is 9-12 years.

Deer
60 different species worldwide male deer is called a buck, female is called a doe.
All species of deer have a four chamber stomach.
In winter, they are less active in order to preserve energy as there is less food available.

Elk 
One of the largest species of deer in the world.
They live in mountain meadows and forests.
They are herbivores.
Only males grow antlers. A group of elk is called a herd or a gang.

- Mountains are very important and help in many ways.
They provide home for animals and other living thing 

Information taken from: Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica