African pygmy goat

Capra aegagrus f. hircus

The African pygmy goat is thought to have originated in the Middle East. It was only brought to Africa later.

NE

Red List

Not Evaluated

The first wild goats were domesticated as pets as long as 11,000 years ago.

Taxonomy

Horned animals (Bovidae), goats (Capra, approx. 9 species)

Habitat

Pet; wet steppes and damp forests

Behaviour and ecology

diurnal

Social structure

in herds, a distinct hierarchy within the group

Taxonomy

Horned animals (Bovidae), goats (Capra, approx. 9 species)

Habitat

Pet; wet steppes and damp forests

Behaviour and ecology

diurnal

Social structure

in herds, a distinct hierarchy within the group

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