Domestic Goat
Capra hircus · Mammal, Vertebrate, Warm-blooded, Domestic
Animal Family
Bovidae, order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia
Animal Category
Livestock/Farm Animal
Breed / Variety
Mixed breed / Pygmy or dairy goat crosses
Conservation Status
Least Concern, population is stable and domesticated globally.
About This Creature
Domestic goats vary greatly in size and color; the adult female shown is medium-sized with brown fur and backward-curving horns, accompanied by black and white kids.
Physical Characteristics
Quadrupedal with cloven hooves, slender legs, rectangular pupils, horns in both sexes depending on breed, short to medium coat, and agile body structure.
Behavior & Temperament
Social herd animals, diurnal, curious, intelligent, communicate via bleating, highly adaptable.
Habitat & Diet
Origin Region
Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe, now globally distributed on farms
Habitat
Agricultural, Grassland/Savanna, Terrestrial
Diet & Nutrition
Herbivore, browsing on grass, shrubs, leaves, and weeds.
Lifespan & Health
10 to 15 years in captivity; susceptible to parasites, hoof rot, and respiratory issues.
Special Characteristics
Exceptional climbers, sure-footed on steep terrain, vertical rectangular pupils providing wide peripheral vision.
Ecological Information
Used in vegetation management and weed control, grazing impacts depend heavily on management strategies.
Notes
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