chamois

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Pia Anderwald, a researcher with the Swiss National Park in Zernez, Switzerland, who studies antelope-like chamois and other hoofed Alpine mammals, was not surprised by the number of goat avalanche deaths in the study.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

To have a basis for comparing the neanderthal's results, the study also examined other animals from the region, including carnivores like wolves and lynxes and herbivores like rabbits and chamois.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2022

After climbing out of the pool, Shi buried her face in her yellow chamois, hiding her tears.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2021

We sighted chamois deer several times during the day and numerous bird species.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2018

The vial of physician’s cure was still wrapped in its chamois cloth, tucked in her belt pouch.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan