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Alpine Ibex

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Altitudinal Range: 1,600 to 3,200 meters; Adaptation: Specialized hooves for climbing steep terrains, thick fur.

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Yak

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Altitudinal Range: Up to 6,100 meters; Adaptation: Dense undercoat, large lungs and heart for thin-air environments.

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Mountain Gorilla

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Altitudinal Range: 1,400 to 3,800 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur to endure cold, strong arms for climbing.

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Alpine Chamois

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Altitudinal Range: 800 to 3,500 meters; Adaptation: Agile and sure-footed on rocky outcrops, thick fur.

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Griffon Vulture

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Altitudinal Range: Up to 2,400 meters; Adaptation: Excellent soaring capabilities, highly social.

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Kea

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Altitudinal Range: 600 to 2,400 meters; Adaptation: Strong beak for scavenging, intelligent and curious behavior.

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Alpine Swift

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Altitudinal Range: Up to 2,500 meters; Adaptation: Aerodynamic body shape for fast flight, ability to sleep while flying.

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Mountain Pygmy Possum

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Altitudinal Range: Above 1,400 meters; Adaptation: Hibernation to survive winter, prehensile tail to grasp branches.

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Hoary Marmot

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Altitudinal Range: 600 to 2,500 meters; Adaptation: Social behavior for predator detection, hibernation reduces need for resources.

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Andean Condor

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Altitudinal Range: Up to 5,500 meters; Adaptation: Large wingspan for gliding with minimal energy, reduced metabolism.

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Golden Eagle

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Altitudinal Range: Up to 3,800 meters; Adaptation: Keen eyesight for detecting prey over vast areas, powerful talons.

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Alpine Newt

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Altitudinal Range: 250 to 2,200 meters; Adaptation: Brightly colored belly as a warning signal, can absorb oxygen through skin.

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Alpine Salamander

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Altitudinal Range: 400 to 2,800 meters; Adaptation: Live birth, black coloration to absorb heat.

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Alpine Marmot

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Altitudinal Range: 800 to 3,200 meters; Adaptation: Hibernates up to 9 months, social colonies for warmth sharing.

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Vicuña

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Altitudinal Range: 3,200 to 4,800 meters; Adaptation: Wool is extremely fine and warm, high red blood cell count.

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Tibetan Sand Fox

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Altitudinal Range: 3,500 to 5,200 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur for cold, dense paws for walking on snow.

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White-winged Snowfinch

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Altitudinal Range: 1,400 to 3,000 meters; Adaptation: Social flocks for predator detection, can nest at extreme altitudes.

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Gelada

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Altitudinal Range: 1,800 to 4,400 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur for cold mountain nights, specialized teeth for grazing grass.

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Rock Ptarmigan

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Altitudinal Range: 1,200 to 3,600 meters; Adaptation: Camouflaging seasonal plumage, feathered feet act as snowshoes.

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Snow Leopard

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Altitudinal Range: 3,000 to 5,500 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur for insulation, large chest for high-altitude breathing.

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Collared Pika

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Altitudinal Range: Above 2,500 meters; Adaptation: Collects and stores vegetation for winter, thick fur for cold temperatures.

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Wallcreeper

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Altitudinal Range: 1,000 to 3,000 meters; Adaptation: Crimson wings to attract mates, sharp claws for climbing vertical walls.

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Bearded Vulture

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Altitudinal Range: Up to 4,000 meters; Adaptation: Acidic stomach to digest bones, large wings for soaring.

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Llama

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Altitudinal Range: Up to 4,000 meters; Adaptation: Hemoglobin adapted for high altitudes, thick fur, padded feet.

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Marco Polo Sheep

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Altitudinal Range: 3,700 to 4,800 meters; Adaptation: Large spiraling horns, can go without water for long periods.

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Snow Partridge

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Altitudinal Range: 3,200 to 5,000 meters; Adaptation: Cryptic plumage, strong legs for scratching the ground.

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Tibetan Snowcock

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Altitudinal Range: 3,000 to 4,500 meters; Adaptation: Cryptic coloration for protection, stout body to retain heat.

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Pika

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Altitudinal Range: Above 3,000 meters; Adaptation: Thick fur, vocal calls to communicate over large territories.

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Himalayan Tahr

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Altitudinal Range: 2,500 to 5,400 meters; Adaptation: Thick reddish-brown fur, agile climbers with rubbery core hooves.

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Himalayan Monal

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Altitudinal Range: 2,100 to 4,500 meters; Adaptation: Iridescent plumage for mating, strong legs for digging through snow.

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