| Pygmy Goat - Mugsy & Spats |
| Capra hircus |
| Range: |
It is believed that this species originated in Africa, but it has been widely exported. They now range through Europe, Asia, and Africa. |
| Habitat: |
Usually found in rugged mountain country and plains. |
| Diet: |
Roughage in the form of legume and grass, hay, bark, dry leaves. At the zoo they eat flake hay. |
| Fun Facts: |
- The earliest known documentation of domestic goats is from 8,000-9,000 years ago in S.W. Asia.
- They prefer herd life and need the competition of pushing, shoving and banging on one another.
- They can adapt to virtually all climates.
- Coat length and density vary with climate.
- Male goats have horns and a strong odor while females are hornless with less odor.
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