Pygmy Goat

Scientific Name: Capra hircus

Order: Artiodactyla

Family: Bovidae

Conservation Status

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The Pygmy Goat is an American breed of dwarf goat initially found in West Africa and first documented in the United States in the 1950s. They are highly social and smaller than similar goat species, making them popular livestock animals.

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Arrived at EPZ: May 2025 - Spectre, Phantom, Ghost, Spirit

Habitat & Range
Originally, these goats were found in the Cameroon region of West Africa. While many still inhabit that area, the vast majority of the species lives across the world in farms and zoos.
Identification
Males of the species have beards, large horns, and are generally larger than females. Like other goats, Pygmy goats have 2-toed hooves that help them climb and rectangular pupils which help them see at 280 degrees.
Diet
Pygmy goats are herbivores.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Baby Pygmy goats are able to walk and follow their mother a few hours after birth. Their gestation period lasts between 21 - 22 weeks and kids are weaned off milk at about 10 months of age.
Fantastic Fact
Pygmy goats can develop "accents" in their calls as they establish themselves within groups!

Pygmy Goat

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