Goat
A species of Goats, Also known as Does, Bucks, Kids, Billy goat Scientific name : Capra hircus Genus : Goats
Goat, A species of Goats
Also known as:
Does, Bucks, Kids, Billy goat
Scientific name: Capra hircus
Genus: Goats
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Description General Info
Description
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Goat, typically known as goats, exhibit opportunistic feeding behaviours, characterized by a diverse diet predominantly comprising plant matter. Their herbivorous regimen highly favours tender shoots, leaves, and fruits, enriched by periodic bark and root consumption, demonstrating their flexibility and adaptability in exploiting various food sources.
Appearance
Goat is a medium-sized mammal with a stout body covered in coarse fur. Typical colors range from white to brown to black, often mottled or spotted. Goat has distinctive curving horns in both sexes, though they are larger in males. It also features a beard and a short, upwardly curled tail. Younger individuals possess softer, less wiry fur.
Behavior
Goat are known for their gregariousness, often found in mixed groups of varying ages and sexes. An innate hierarchical structure dictates interactions, established predominantly through non-violent challenges. Goat frequently engage in feeding, rumination, and resting behaviors and exhibit strong site fidelity, preferring familiar terrain. Goat display impressive climbing and balancing capabilities, strategies adapted to navigate rugged habitat.
