Mammal · GBIF taxon 2441056
Capra hircus
capra hircusAlso known as Domestic Goat
Goats are remarkably agile browsers renowned for their ability to navigate precarious cliff faces and steep, rocky slopes. Their four-chambered stomachs allow them to digest tough, fibrous woody vegetation, making them efficient clearers of brushland. Herds communicate through distinct vocal bleats and rely on wide horizontal pupils to maintain constant vigilance against predators.
MammalHerbivoreDomesticated
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Leaves
- Grasses
- Shrubs
Predators
- Wolves
- Coyotes
- Cougars
ThreatsPredation, parasites, and extreme weather
HabitatsPastures, scrublands, mountainsides, and farms
Life span15 to 18 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderArtiodactyla
- FamilyBovidae
- GenusCapra
- Speciescapra hircus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Approach slowly and quietly, as sudden movements can startle curious individuals.
- Safety: Give large males with horns ample space, especially during autumn breeding seasons.
- Feeding: Avoid offering unknown garden plants, as many cultivated ornamental species are toxic.
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