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Pygmy Goat
Pygmy Goat

Capra hircus hircus small_east_african
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Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Diet : Herbivore, feeding on leaves, branches and shrubs.
Reproduction : From the age of 1 for the female and 5 months for the male, mating takes place at the end of the summer until the beginning of the winter. After an approximate 5 month gestation period, the female generally gives birth to one or two kids, which will be weaned around 4 to 5 months old.
Lifespan : Approximately 18 years in captivity.