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Alpine Ibex
Altitudinal Range: 1,600 to 3,200 meters; Adaptation: Specialized hooves for climbing steep terrains, thick fur.
Yak
Altitudinal Range: Up to 6,100 meters; Adaptation: Dense undercoat, large lungs and heart for thin-air environments.
Mountain Gorilla
Altitudinal Range: 1,400 to 3,800 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur to endure cold, strong arms for climbing.
Alpine Chamois
Altitudinal Range: 800 to 3,500 meters; Adaptation: Agile and sure-footed on rocky outcrops, thick fur.
Griffon Vulture
Altitudinal Range: Up to 2,400 meters; Adaptation: Excellent soaring capabilities, highly social.
Kea
Altitudinal Range: 600 to 2,400 meters; Adaptation: Strong beak for scavenging, intelligent and curious behavior.
Alpine Swift
Altitudinal Range: Up to 2,500 meters; Adaptation: Aerodynamic body shape for fast flight, ability to sleep while flying.
Mountain Pygmy Possum
Altitudinal Range: Above 1,400 meters; Adaptation: Hibernation to survive winter, prehensile tail to grasp branches.
Hoary Marmot
Altitudinal Range: 600 to 2,500 meters; Adaptation: Social behavior for predator detection, hibernation reduces need for resources.
Andean Condor
Altitudinal Range: Up to 5,500 meters; Adaptation: Large wingspan for gliding with minimal energy, reduced metabolism.
Golden Eagle
Altitudinal Range: Up to 3,800 meters; Adaptation: Keen eyesight for detecting prey over vast areas, powerful talons.
Alpine Newt
Altitudinal Range: 250 to 2,200 meters; Adaptation: Brightly colored belly as a warning signal, can absorb oxygen through skin.
Alpine Salamander
Altitudinal Range: 400 to 2,800 meters; Adaptation: Live birth, black coloration to absorb heat.
Alpine Marmot
Altitudinal Range: 800 to 3,200 meters; Adaptation: Hibernates up to 9 months, social colonies for warmth sharing.
Vicuña
Altitudinal Range: 3,200 to 4,800 meters; Adaptation: Wool is extremely fine and warm, high red blood cell count.
Tibetan Sand Fox
Altitudinal Range: 3,500 to 5,200 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur for cold, dense paws for walking on snow.
White-winged Snowfinch
Altitudinal Range: 1,400 to 3,000 meters; Adaptation: Social flocks for predator detection, can nest at extreme altitudes.
Gelada
Altitudinal Range: 1,800 to 4,400 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur for cold mountain nights, specialized teeth for grazing grass.
Rock Ptarmigan
Altitudinal Range: 1,200 to 3,600 meters; Adaptation: Camouflaging seasonal plumage, feathered feet act as snowshoes.
Snow Leopard
Altitudinal Range: 3,000 to 5,500 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur for insulation, large chest for high-altitude breathing.
Collared Pika
Altitudinal Range: Above 2,500 meters; Adaptation: Collects and stores vegetation for winter, thick fur for cold temperatures.
Wallcreeper
Altitudinal Range: 1,000 to 3,000 meters; Adaptation: Crimson wings to attract mates, sharp claws for climbing vertical walls.
Bearded Vulture
Altitudinal Range: Up to 4,000 meters; Adaptation: Acidic stomach to digest bones, large wings for soaring.
Llama
Altitudinal Range: Up to 4,000 meters; Adaptation: Hemoglobin adapted for high altitudes, thick fur, padded feet.
Marco Polo Sheep
Altitudinal Range: 3,700 to 4,800 meters; Adaptation: Large spiraling horns, can go without water for long periods.
Snow Partridge
Altitudinal Range: 3,200 to 5,000 meters; Adaptation: Cryptic plumage, strong legs for scratching the ground.
Tibetan Snowcock
Altitudinal Range: 3,000 to 4,500 meters; Adaptation: Cryptic coloration for protection, stout body to retain heat.
Pika
Altitudinal Range: Above 3,000 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur, vocal calls to communicate over large territories.
Himalayan Tahr
Altitudinal Range: 2,500 to 5,400 meters; Adaptation: Thick reddish-brown fur, agile climbers with rubbery core hooves.
Himalayan Monal
Altitudinal Range: 2,100 to 4,500 meters; Adaptation: Iridescent plumage for mating, strong legs for digging through snow.
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