African Pygmy Goat
Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus
African pygmy goats are a small domestic breed of goat. They are social animals and live in herds. Like other goats they are great climbers and love to jump on rocks and logs. These goats are mainly black, white, grey and brown in colour. Pygymy Goats are also very smart and curious.
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We live...
In the Africa section of the zoo, surrounded by the Giraffe and Zebra.
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Size Fact
A male goat weighs about 27-39kg and females weigh around 24-34kg.
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Food Fact
These goats can produce a huge amount of milk, compared to their body size. One doe can produce about 4 lbs of milk daily, during their lactation period.
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Fun Fact
Male African pygmy goats are called billys, females are called nannys and babies are called kids.
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IUCN Red list
The IUCN does not consider the African pygmy goat to be threatened yet.
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Where do I live?
African pygmy goats originate from Cameroon in West Africa.
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At the Zoo
You can find the Pygmy Goats in our Africa section of the zoo, surrounded by the Giraffe and Zebra.
Adopt Me
You can support our conservation efforts and help with the costs of keeping rare and wonderful zoo animals by adopting a Goat. Adopt a Goat for yourself or as a gift.
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