1. Mountain Goats:
- Natural Defenses: Agility and climbing skills to navigate steep terrain, keen eyesight, thick fur for insulation, sharp horns for defense.
2. Bighorn Sheep:
- Natural Defenses: Strong neck and large horns for head-to-head combat, excellent eyesight and sense of smell, ability to blend in with rocky surroundings.
3. Snowshoe Hares:
- Natural Defenses: Camouflage coat that changes color seasonally, powerful hind legs for jumping and bounding, ability to hide under snow.
4. Golden Eagles:
- Natural Defenses: Powerful wings for gliding and soaring, sharp talons and long, hooked beak for catching and carrying prey, keen eyesight.
5. Marmots:
- Natural Defenses: Ability to retreat into burrows for safety, social behavior and group vigilance, sharp teeth and claws for defense.
6. Mountain Lions:
- Natural Defenses: Stealthy movement, powerful legs for chasing prey, retractable claws for grabbing, sharp teeth for hunting.
7. Himalayan Tahr:
- Natural Defenses: Ability to climb and jump on steep slopes, strong horns for defense against predators, good eyesight and sense of smell.
8. Ibex:
- Natural Defenses: Large, curved horns for defense and sparring, agility and surefootedness on rocky terrain, good vision and hearing.
9. Andean Condors:
- Natural Defenses: High soaring flight to avoid predators, strong wings for gliding and soaring, sharp beak and talons for feeding.
10. Black Bears:
- Natural Defenses: Size and physical strength, sharp claws and teeth, ability to climb trees and swim, solitary behavior to avoid conflict.
These are just a few examples of mountain animals and some of their key defense mechanisms. It's worth noting that animals may employ multiple strategies and adaptations to enhance their survival in challenging mountain environments.