Arten- und Lebensraumschutz: Tiergarten unterstützt Kulan-Wiederansiedelung
24 Kulane haben eine neue Heimat in der kasachischen Torgai-Steppe: Unter Federführung der Naturschutzorganisation ACBK fingen Fachleute die Tiere im...
Stinking with money
The smell of the dwarf goats - especially the bucks - is very strong. Unlike their relatives, the sheep, goats eat grass as well as leaves from bushes and shrubs. This makes them suitable farm animals even in dry regions. In Africa, dwarf goats are a valuable asset. The more goats a person owns, the more respected he is.
A bleating society?
Dwarf goats live often together with horses so that they do not get bored. They are very frugal, are usually in a good mood and are easy to tame.
Scientific Surname | Capra aegagrus hircus |
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Order | Artiodactyla |
Family | Bovidae |
Size | headheight 60 cm |
Weight | 25-30 kg |
Reproduction | gestation period: 5 month, 1-3 subadults |
Distribution | West Africa |
Habitat | steppes |
Food | Grasses, Leaves, Bushes |
Livestock | secured |