Study documents drastic mountain goat decline in Glacier National Park

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 15, 2026

Words: 928

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A long-running citizen science program in Glacier National Park has observed a marked decrease in the population of mountain goats since 2008, with scientists concerned that a warming alpine climate could be detrimental to the future of the species.

In a study published in the journal “Ecosphere” in January, researchers with Glacier National Park and the U.S. Geological Survey found from 2008 to 2019 the number of goats observed throughout the park declined by …

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