Goat (Caprino)

Animal

Description
The domestic goat or simply goat is a subspecies of C. aegagrus domesticated from the wild goat of
Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the animal family Bovidae and the
subfamily Caprinae, meaning it is closely related to the sheep. There are over 300 distinct breeds of
goat. Wikipedia
Lifespan: 15 – 18 years
Gestation period: 150 days
Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus
Mass: 20 – 140 kg (Adult)
Height: 41 – 58 cm (Adult, At Shoulder)
Trophic level: Herbivorous Encyclopedia of Life