Join Laval University graduate student Julien Richard tonight, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. to find out more about mountain goats in the Canadian Rockies. The presentation will take place at the Jasper Legion.
Life in the alpine is hard. Special skills and adaptations are required in order to survive in one of the most spectacular but difficult climates in the world. Nimbly navigating high rocky ledges to avoid predators and moving from place to place on the simplest of diets, mountain goats are an iconic symbol of mountain landscapes. Jasper National Park is home to mountain goat herds that often utilize the same places that park visitors like to hike, ski, climb and recreate in. But are these goats really goats at all? And how do they make it through the year while living in the high alpine?
Julien Richard of Laval University is wrapping up a study in partnership with Parks Canada and Marmot Basin on the health of mountain goats in the Trident Range of Jasper National Park. His past studies have taken him through some of the most exciting mountain ranges in North America, including the Canadian Rockies and the Coast Mountains of Alaska. Richard’s presentation will cover the basics of mountain goats in the Canadian Rockies, their needs and what it takes to live on the edge, high in the alpine.
About Wild Jasper: Get plugged in to the research and issues of Jasper National Park! Parks Canada and the Interpretive Guiding Association (IGA) have partnered on a speaker series aimed at keeping guides, residents and interested visitors informed and up-to-date on what’s happening locally with recent research, monitoring, wildlife management and park issues. Hear from resource conservation professionals, university researchers and leading experts in a variety of fields. For details on upcoming sessions, check out Jasper National Park’s Facebook or Twitter links, the IGA webpage, or watch this space.
Wild Jasper events are free and family friendly.
