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They have a soft inner padding that aids with traction, split hooves that can spread apart for balance, and sharp dewclaws that keep them from slipping.

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Mountain goats are able to climb up steep mountain slopes because their front legs are actually shorter than their back legs. The mountain goat leans forward as it climbs to keep its balance.

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