# Anglo-Nubian The Anglo-Nubian is a friendly breed of goat known for its long ears and gentle nature. They are great for milk production and love to roam around in fields. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Anglo-Nubian](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Anglo-Nubier_Ziege.JPG&width=800) Photo: 4028mdk09, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anglo-Nubier_Ziege.JPG) ## Appearance The Anglo-Nubian has very long, pendulous ears that hang close to its head, and a distinctive convex "Roman" nose. Their short, fine coats come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, often black, brown, cream, or mottled, making them visually unique among goats. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Capra ## Interesting facts - Anglo-Nubian goats are sometimes called "Jersey cows" of the goat world due to their rich milk! - Their long, floppy ears can measure over 30 centimeters (12 inches) from base to tip! - They can produce milk for more than a year after having babies, longer than other goat breeds! - Unlike many goats, they have a prominent "Roman nose" that gives them a very regal appearance! ## Special abilities - **Creamy Milk Producer:** Anglo-Nubian has high butterfat milk that helps them produce richer, creamier dairy products like cheese. - **Heat Tolerant:** Anglo-Nubian can thrive in warm climates because of their Middle Eastern and African ancestry, adapting to heat. - **Loud Call:** Anglo-Nubian has a distinctive, loud vocalization that helps them communicate clearly across distances on farms. - **Efficient Foragers:** Anglo-Nubian can eat a wide variety of plants because of their strong digestive system, making them excellent grazers. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 60-80 cm - **Weight:** 60-140 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-15 years - **Speed:** 25 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-3 - **Gestation:** 145-155 days ## Diet & Feeding These plant-eaters munch on grass, hay, and leafy plants to get their energy. - **Primary Foods:** Grass, Hay, Leaves, Twigs, Grain, Shrubs - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Dog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-dog) (*Canis familiaris*) — Can prey on goats if unsupervised. - **Eats:** [Kentucky Bluegrass](https://www.snappit.app/explore/kentucky-bluegrass) (*Poa pratensis*) — A common pasture grass they graze on. - **Eats:** [Alfalfa](https://www.snappit.app/explore/alfalfa) (*Medicago sativa*) — Often provided as nutritious feed. - **Symbiotic with:** Rumen Bacteria (*Ruminococcus flavefaciens*) — Helps them digest plant fiber in their stomachs. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Horned](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/horned): Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always be gentle and calm around goats, and ask an adult before feeding them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Anglo-Nubian? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Anglo-Nubian? 60-80 cm ### How much does Anglo-Nubian weigh? 60-140 kg ### How long does Anglo-Nubian live? 10-15 years ### How fast can Anglo-Nubian move? 25 km/h ### What does Anglo-Nubian eat? These plant-eaters munch on grass, hay, and leafy plants to get their energy. ### Where is Anglo-Nubian usually found? Grasslands ### How does Anglo-Nubian hunt? Grazing ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Anglo-Nubian: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/anglo-nubian)