Pygmy Goat

scientific name

Capra hircus

size

Height at Shoulders. 15-17 in
Weight. 8-36 lbs.

characteristics

Adaptations/Coloration. brown, white, black, silver-gray, & caramel
Horn. both sexes " small beard " scent glands located on crown of head

behavior

males produce an offensive odor, especially during breeding season

reproduction/life span

Life span. 10-18 yrs
Gestation. 147-180 days
Birth. .8 lbs. at birth " 1-2 young
Weaned. 12 wks
Mature. 8-12 mos. " precocious young " able to run & jump 4 hrs after birth

diet

Wild. browsers " leaves preferred to grass
Zoo. hay, oats, & pellets

habitat/range

native to West Africa " now raised worldwide

status

domestic

other

Oregon Zoo pygmy goats are dehorned

oregon zoo exhibit

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