Alpine Goat
Scientific Classification
This medium-large goat has no set colour or markings instead they come in a wide variety of colour combinations. They have erect ears and straight, narrow horns. They have mainly short hair, although males tend to have a strip of long hair down their spine and a pronounced beard. Males will stand around 86-100cm (34-40 inches) at the shoulder and weigh up to 77kg (170lbs), while females will stand around 76cm (30 inches) at the shoulder and weigh up to 61kg (135lbs).
The Alpine Goat originated in the French Alps but have now been domesticated and distributed around the world
Goats are herbivores eating all kinds of plant matter including grass, hay, leaves, flowers, fruit, and vegetables
Females often have twins, but can also have just 1, or up to 4 at once! Gestation lasts 145-155 days. Males can become sexually mature at 4-5 months, and females at 5-6 months. Their life expectancy is between 15-18 years
Alpine goats have specialized hooves which allow them to jump, climb, and balance on rocky slopes like they would have found in their natural habitat of the alps. All goats also have rectangular pupils which gives them wonderful peripheral vision and allows them to maintain a large field of vision when their head is lowered while they are eating.
