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Pygmy Goat
Animal's Behavior
Easily tamed, often friendly, good climbers, adaptable to many climates.
Eating Habits
Browse, hay and grain.
Range
Found worldwide.
Conservation Efforts
Domesticated and bred as pets.
Animal Facts
- Pygmy goats first came to the United States in the 1950s.
- They produce a large amount of milk for their size and are known as prodigious breeders.
Scientific Name
Capra
Classification
Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Ruminatia, Bovidae
Place of Birth
West Africa
Size
20 inches tall, 55 pounds
Color
Varied
Lifespan
10-15 years
