Desert Goat Scales Steep Cliff Face

Name: Desert Goat Scales Steep Cliff Face
Uploaded: 2015-05-01T19:51:20Z
Duration: P215S
Description: The nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a desert-dwelling goat that gives birth to young atop tall windswept mesas. The mesa's steep cliff faces offer protection from predators. When the offspring are a few days old they must scale these cliff faces to reach food in the valleys below.

Clip: Season 33 Episode 15 | 3m 35s

The nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a desert-dwelling goat that gives birth to young atop tall windswept mesas. The mesa's steep cliff faces offer protection from predators. When the offspring are a few days old they must scale these cliff faces to reach food in the valleys below.

Aired: 05/12/15

Rating: NR

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