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Why were there only 15 mountain goats living on Mt. St. Helens when it erupted in 1980?

Asked by Evelinka on 16 May 17:22

Last updated by Jill W on 16 May 17:48

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Answered by Jill W on 16 May 17:48

In the late 1800s, westward migrating European Americans put a serious pinch on Washington’s mountain goats. The Southwest region was advertised a sportsman’s paradise, and the number of mountain goats was decimated by hunters.