Meet a herd of wild goats on Nuku Hiva beside Nereida at anchor
June 26, 2023 · 6 min · 190 views · Hakatea Bay
What this video covers
A herd of wild goats inhabits the rocky shoreline near the anchorage in Baccaungu, Nuku Hiva.Watch The group consists of various ages and coat colors ranging from light brown to nearly black.1:05 These animals frequently gather for shade under a specific clump of trees near the beach.2:14 The goats remain active on the steep, mountainous terrain surrounding the bay, with younger kids vocalizing with high-pitched bleats to maintain contact with their mothers.5:21 The anchorage itself is isolated, characterized by high cliffs and a lack of cellular phone signal.5:47 The bay features a small beach at its eastern end and is flanked by high mountains on the opposite shore.5:02
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