# Nubian Goat (*Capra hircus*) Nubian goats are friendly and playful animals. They have long ears and can come in many colors, making them very cute! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 3 - **Also known as:** British Nubian Goat, Nubian Dairy Goat ![Nubian Goat](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425840/objects/4466.jpg) ## Appearance The Nubian Goat has distinctively long, floppy ears that hang low, and a prominent 'Roman nose' with a convex profile. Their coats come in various colors, including black, brown, white, red, or tan, often with patches or spots, making each one unique. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Capra ## Interesting facts - A group of goats is sometimes called a 'trip' or a 'flock'! - Nubian Goats have special rectangular pupils that give them a super wide view of their surroundings. - Their long floppy ears help keep them cool by increasing surface area for heat to escape! - They are often called the 'Jersey of the goat world' because their milk is so rich! ## Special abilities - **Dairy Dynamo:** Nubian Goats produce exceptionally rich, high-butterfat milk because of their genetics, that helps make delicious cheese and butter. - **Heat Helper:** Nubian Goats have adapted well to warm climates, which helps them thrive in hotter regions where other livestock might struggle. - **Loud Chatterbox:** Nubian Goats have a distinctive, often loud and melodic bleating sound that helps them communicate clearly with their herd and humans. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 60-90 cm - **Weight:** 60-130 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-15 years - **Speed:** 25 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1-3 - **Gestation:** 145-155 days ## Diet & Feeding Nubian Goats are plant-eaters who enjoy munching on various grasses and leaves. - **Primary Foods:** grasses, hay, shrubs, leaves, weeds - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** [Dandelion](https://www.snappit.app/explore/dandelion) (*Taraxacum officinale*) — A common weed grazed by goats. - **Eats:** [White Clover](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-clover) (*Trifolium repens*) — A nutritious legume commonly found in pastures. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Dog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-dog) (*Canis familiaris*) — Stray or feral dogs can sometimes prey on goats. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [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. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Nubian goats are gentle, but it's always best to be calm and quiet around them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Nubian Goat? 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 Nubian Goat? 60-90 cm ### How much does Nubian Goat weigh? 60-130 kg ### How long does Nubian Goat live? 10-15 years ### How fast can Nubian Goat move? 25 km/h ### What does Nubian Goat eat? Nubian Goats are plant-eaters who enjoy munching on various grasses and leaves. ### How does Nubian Goat hunt? Grazing ### How many babies does Nubian Goat usually have? 1-3 ## Where to spot - [Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/amy-b-h-greenwell-ethnobotanical-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/g-richard-thompson-wildlife-management-area) — Virginia, US · Nature Reserve - [Kula Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/kula-botanical-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Frying Pan Farm Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/frying-pan-farm-park) — Virginia, US · Park - [Roscoe Conkling Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/roscoe-conkling-park) — New York, US · Park - [Governors Island](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/governors-island) — New York, US · Natural Landmark [View all places to see Nubian Goat](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/nubian-goat) ## 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: [Nubian Goat: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/nubian-goat)