The Rocky Mountain Goat

Name: The Rocky Mountain Goat
Author: Madison Grant

By Madison Grant

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Environmental Issues Nature/Gardening/Animals Science - Biology

About This Book

An authoritative natural-history account examines the white, high-altitude mountain goat (Oreamnos), detailing its remote Rocky Mountain–to–Alaskan range, scarce representation in captivity, and confusion with similar species. It surveys taxonomy and comparative anatomy within the rupicaprine group, discusses distinctive features such as white pelage, short stout cannon bones, horn shape, and large scent glands, and notes a southern color variant. Habitat and behavior in inaccessible alpine terrain are described, and specimen measurements and illustrations are provided to clarify identification and variation.

About the Author

Madison Grant

Madison Grant was an American conservationist and eugenicist, known for his influential writings on race and wildlife. His notable work, "The Passing of the Great Race," explores the concept of racial hierarchy and its implications for European history. Grant was also a prominent advocate for the preservation of American wilderness, contributing to the establishment of national parks. His book, "The Conquest of a Continent," discusses the expansion of races in America, reflecting his views on immigration and racial identity. While his ideas have been widely criticized, they played a significant role in early 20th-century thought on race and conservation.