In this video, you can see an Alpine Ibex climbing a vertical wall. It has previously left scientists scratching their heads on why these goats take so much risk in climbing vertical dams.
Later, researchers found that they do so to get access to the salt that is necessary for normal body functioning. Watch yourself.
Further reading: ANGORA GOATS: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Parvaiz Yousuf is a senior SEO writer and editor with an experience of over 6 years, who also doubles up as a researcher. With an MSc zoology degree under his belt and possessing complete Search Engine Optimization (SEO) knowledge, he works as a science journalist for a US-based website and Asian Scientist (A Singapore-based magazine). He also works as Director of Wetland Research Centre, Wildlife Conservation Fund YPJK since 2018. Besides, he has several publications to his name on cancer biology and biochemistry in some reputed journals such as Nature & International Journal of Molecular Sciences, & magazines such as Science Reporter, BUCEROS BNHS, and has an abiding interest in ornithology. He also worked as a Research Associate for JK Policy Institute.
