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Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra).

Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus).

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Also Known As	rupicaprin • Rupicaprini

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Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra).

Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus).

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters

Animal Group Names

Lion (panthera leo)

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