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The inner pad is spongy to aid in traction while climbing, and the hard outer trim aids in the protection of the hoof tissues.

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Why do mountain goats have hooves with a soft spongy inner pad surrounded by a hard outer rim?

So it could be able to freakin climb mountains


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What animal has hooves with a soft spongy inner pad surrounded by hard outer rim and what is its function?

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Hooves with a soft spongy inner pad surround by a hard outer rim?

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Why do mountian goats have hooves with a soft spongy inner pad surrounded by a hard outer rim?

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What is the porous inner part of the bone?

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What is the inner layer of the human bone called?

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