- sxwitl’i’
- sx̌ʷiƛ̓iʔ
- Noun
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mountain goat
Details
- Ethnobiological notes
- The mountain goat is actually an antelope, not closely related to true goats. Mountain goats are widely distributed throughout mountainous regions of British Columbia. Mountain goat fur may be used for weaving and the meat may be eaten.
- Binomial name
- [Oreamnos americanus (Blainville)]