noun
- A small, stocky wild goat native to the Himalayas, having short curved horns and a dark coat.
Usage: Also spelled 'goral'; Zoological term; Found in mountainous regions of Asia
Examples
- The gooral is well adapted to steep, rocky mountain terrain.
- Hikers in the Himalayas may occasionally spot a gooral grazing on high slopes.
- The gooral's short horns and compact body help it navigate narrow cliff edges.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting the gooral's natural habitat.