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Mountainous regions of Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America
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Elevations above 10,000 feet. They often inhabit rocky and steep terrains and excel at climbing
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10 to 14 years
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Can live up to 20 years in the wild
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Have unique methods of communication, including head-butting, snorting, and frequent vocalizations
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Herbivorous, mainly eating grasses, sedges, and forbs
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Live in herds with a dominant male, females, and offspring
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Social Structure
The usual practice is to segregate the herds based on gender, leading to female-only groups, male-only groups, and mixed-gender groups
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Unique breeding system known as "rut"
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Habitat loss, competition with livestock, and disease