Bovidae

Bovidae • January 6, 2021

Angora Goat: Profile and Information

The angora goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) is a well-known domestic goat that is purposely bred to produce a smooth, luxurious coat suitable for producing human textiles. Angoras were first bred between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean in Asia Minor, perhaps as much as 2,500 years ago, with references in the Hebrew Bible, using goat […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Bovidae • January 6, 2021

400+ Goat Names to Consider for Your Pet Goat

Choosing goat names is one of the many tasks you must check off your to-do list when planning to adopt a goat into your household. These energetic little creatures can put a smile on the face of even the grumpiest person, thanks to their cheerful personalities and bouncy antics. You can even have your pet […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono • June 28, 2024

Bovidae • January 1, 2021

What Do Goats Eat?

You probably heard people saying things like “goats can eat anything”. Sayings like this hold water to an extent, but this is not a fact. Goats love to explore different things and taste with their mouths, but they can be selective. Goats can be very picky when it comes to what they eat. Goats have […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Bovidae • January 7, 2020

Damascus Goat: Profile and Information

Damascus goats can be tagged as the bulldog of goats. Maybe this is due to its appearance, but the goat has been bred for years for its meat, milk, and hides. Damascus goats originated from Lebanon, Israel, Syria, and Cyprus. This goat has several names, including Halep, Aleppo, Baladi, Shami, Damascene, and Chami. The goat’s […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024

Bovidae • December 23, 2019

Antelopes: Profile and Information

The antelope resembles deer in Africa, parts of America, and Asia. Several antelope species, including Royal antelopes, are the same height as rabbits. Unlike deers that can renew their horns yearly, antelopes carry strong horns throughout their lifetime. Antelopes are herbivores and members of the Bovidae family that aren’t categorized as cattle, sheep, or goats. […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024

Bovidae • December 23, 2019

Blackbucks: Profile and Information

Also known as the “Indian antelopes” or “ black buck,” blackbucks are large mammals that live in several areas of Asia. Blackbucks generally have two different subspecies: the northwestern blackbuck and the southeastern blackbuck. Nevertheless, scientists still believe that the subspecies might be different species. If they are separate species, then they must be closely […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024

Bovidae • December 20, 2019

Mountain Goat: Profile and Information

Oreamnos Americanus, commonly known as Mountain goat, can be characterized by their large hoofs and a pair of ringed horns. These mammals can be found inhabiting parts of North America. Mountain goats are stout-bodied animals with bright white coats. Despite their name and the striking resemblance to domestic goats, mountain goats aren’t closely related. They […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024

Bovidae • December 20, 2019

Domestic Goat: Profile and Information

Capra hircus, also known as the domestic goat or called ‘Goat,’ is a very popular mammal that has achieved a wide ecological spread and is arguably the most common goat breed. The first place most kids outside the African continent first encounter this friendly and curious creature is mostly on their first trip to a […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024

Bovidae • December 20, 2019

Nigerian Dwarf Goat: Profile and Information

The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a beautiful goat species that was brought to the United States in the 1950s. These little productive goats have since been used as both meat, milk production, and companionship animals. The Nigerian Dwarf goats are famous for their cool tempers and remarkably gentle, playful personalities. As a result of these […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024

Bovidae • December 19, 2019

Goats: Profile and Information

Goats can be physically characterized as plump-bodied animals with horns, beards, and cloven hooves. The two types of goats include the mountain goat “Oreamnos Americanus,” which inhabits steep and rocky places in the Northwest part of America, and the domestic goat “Capra Hircus,” which is raised and kept as a farm animal. According to ITIS […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024