Capra hircus
Mammal | Cameroon Valley, Africa
Animal Info
The Zoo is home to two African pygmy goats in the barnyard exhibit area. Pygmy goats are much shorter in stature than other domestic goats. Here’s an interesting fact: they produce a formidable amount of milk for their size! The lifespan of a pygmy goat is 10-15 years.
Diet
In the wild: Grasses, herbs, lichens, and other plant matter
At the Zoo: Mazuri goat chow, timothy/alfalfa hay, and grain
Habitat
Taiga, dune, grassland, chaparral, forest, rainforest, scrub forest, mountains, and agricultural areas
Conservation Status
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – not evaluated