Kingdom : Animalia Class : Mammalia Family : Bovidae Scientific Name : Capra Aegagrus Hircus Size : 40 - 80cm (15.7 - 31.5in) Weight : 54 - 77kg (120 - 170lbs) Top Speed : 17km/h (10mph) Life Span : 10 - 15 years Colour : Brown, Black, White, Tan Skin Type : Fur Special Features : Long ears and two horns
- The Goats are known to originate from the mountainous regions of West Asia and Eastern Europe.
- The modern day goats are closely related to sheep and are mostly domesticated.
- They are reared for their milk, meat, hair and skins.
- Goats are also known to be used for carrying heavy loads.
- The horn on the male goats is formed of keratin and may grow throughout their lives.
- They mostly inhabit mountainous and rocky terrains.
- The goats inhabiting the mountainous cliffs have a very strong hold and jump and run around small ledges.
- They are herbivores mainly grazing on grass.
- On an average they live to be around 10-15 years old.
- Their numerous natural predators include leopards, tigers, large reptiles and humans.
- Interestingly, a rare species of goat called the fainting goat freezes up, falls down and gets up after some time.