Mountain Goat sterling silver bead charm .925 Goats charms

This is a sterling silver bead charm of a Mountain Goat Steep cliffs, narrow ledges and icy peaks are home ground for the mountain goat, one of nature’s most skilled climbers. This sterling silver charm shows the animal with its distinctive beard and small, sturdy horns. Mountain goats live in the high, rugged country of the Rocky Mountains, often above the tree line where predators struggle to follow. Despite the name, they aren’t true goats. They’re goat-antelopes, cousins of the European chamois. Males and females both have beards and short, sharp black horns. A heavy woolly coat keeps them warm through long mountain winters. Their climbing ability comes down to clever design. Each cloven hoof can spread to spread their weight, and a soft, grippy pad underneath clings to bare rock. Powerful shoulders help them haul themselves up steep slopes, and they can turn on the narrowest ledge without losing their footing. The young are remarkably bold too, following their mothers up rock faces within days of birth. In Britain, herds of wild goats roam rugged spots such as the mountains of Snowdonia and the headland of the Great Orme, where they’re a familiar and much-loved sight. Across many cultures the goat stands for perseverance, courage and reaching new heights. That makes this charm an inspiring gift for anyone working towards a goal, celebrating an achievement or starting a new adventure. It’s a natural choice for Capricorns, walkers, climbers and lovers of wild places. Crafted from solid 925 sterling silver, it adds plenty of character to any charm bracelet.