Capra Aegagrus Hircus

capra aegagrus hircus

The Capra Aegagrus Hircus, also known as the domestic goat, is a friendly and curious animal! They love to explore their surroundings and are known for their playful nature.

Hábitat: Domestic goats can be found on farms, in backyards, and sometimes in the wild in mountainous areas.

Aspecto

The Capra Aegagrus Hircus is a medium-sized ungulate with varying coat colors from white, brown, black, to spotted patterns. They often have distinctive beards, horns that can be curved or spiral, and elongated pupils. Their cloven hooves are built for agility on uneven terrain.

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Capra Aegagrus Hircus

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

A group of goats is sometimes called a "trip" or a "flock."

Baby goats, called kids, start nibbling solid food within days of birth!

Goats have rectangular pupils, giving them nearly 360-degree vision!

Goats were one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans!

Habilidades especiales

Capra Aegagrus Hircus can scale steep, rocky terrains because of their specialized cloven hooves that provide exceptional grip.

Capra Aegagrus Hircus has a four-chambered stomach that helps them digest tough plant materials, extracting nutrients efficiently.

Capra Aegagrus Hircus possesses incredible balance that allows them to navigate narrow ledges and precarious perches with ease.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 100-180 cm
Peso: 20-140 kg
Esperanza de vida: 10-18 años
Top Speed: 25 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1-3
Gestación: 145-155 días

Dieta y alimentación

These clever eaters graze on many plants, helping to keep landscapes tidy!

Alimentos principales

grasses
leaves
shrubs
weeds
bark
hay

Método de búsqueda

Grazing

Conexiones ecológicas

shelters

Human

Homo sapiens

Humans provide shelter and food for goats.

eaten by

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

Wild wolf packs may prey on domestic goats.

eaten by

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden eagles are known to prey on young goat kids.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.