Goat
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Goat
Capra hircus
Goats are playful farm animals known for climbing and nibbling on many things. They give us milk, wool, and sometimes meat.
Habitat: Farms, hillsides, and grasslands.
Appearance
The Goat has a sturdy body covered in thick fur that ranges in color from white, black, brown, and grey, often with patches. It typically has a beard, a short tail, and two horns that can be straight, curved, or spiraled.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusCapra
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
3
Interesting facts
A group of goats can be called a "trip" or a "herd"!
Goats are ruminants, meaning they have four stomach compartments to digest tough plants!
Humans first domesticated goats over 10,000 years ago!
Some goats "faint" when startled; their muscles briefly freeze, but it's not real fainting!
Special abilities
Ability
Acrobatic Climber
Goat can easily climb steep mountains because strong legs and hooves help them find food in hard-to-reach places.
Ability
Balancing Master
Goat has amazing balance, helping them walk narrow ledges and fences to find food and stay safe.
Ability
Super Scanners
Goat has rectangular pupils that give a wide field of vision, helping them spot predators from many directions.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 120-170 cm
- Weight
- 20-140 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-3
- Gestation
- 145-155 days
Diet & Feeding
Goats are hungry herbivores that eat many kinds of plants.
Primary Foods
- grasses
- leaves
- shrubs
- twigs
- herbs
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
depends on
human
Homo sapiens
Humans rely on goats for milk, meat, and fiber.
eaten by
dog
Canis familiaris
Feral dogs can sometimes prey on domestic goats.
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagles may prey on young goat kids.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Also known as
Billy GoatDomestic GoatGoatsNanny Goat
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Be careful — goats may butt with their heads if startled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Goat?
120-170 cm
How much does Goat weigh?
20-140 kg
How long does Goat live?
10-15 years
How fast can Goat move?
25 km/h
What does Goat eat?
Goats are hungry herbivores that eat many kinds of plants.
Where is Goat usually found?
Farms, hillsides, and grasslands.
How does Goat hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Goat usually have?
1-3
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