#Bovidae

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

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