Goat 🐐

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.

Lifespan: 15 – 18 years

Gestation period: 150 days

Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus

Mass: 20 – 140 kg (Adult)

Family: Bovidae

Height: 41 – 58 cm (Adult, At Shoulder)