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Nubian Goat

Capra hircus hircus

Range

Today the Nubian goat is found in India, the Middle East, North Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Distinguishing Characteristics

These animals are long-legged, even-toed, hoofed mammals. Both sexes can possess horns, but they are usually removed when young. Like cows, sheep, they are ruminants.

Dietary Classification

Diet in the Zoo: timothy hay & ruminant diet (dry pelletted food)

Life Span

10-12 years

Behavior/Adaptations

* Goats are very agile and playful animals. Their playing can become rough- especially since they typically charge or “butt” with their heads.
* Goats seem to enjoy sampling a variety of food items. Unlike the common misconception, they do not eat tin cans nor should they be fed anything but a proper diet. The reason behind the tin can myth is the taste of the glue on the label appeals to goats.
* Nubian goats have great balance and climbing abilities. When a goat lands after a jump, its feet are close together- a trait acquired from centuries of leaping from narrow mountain ledges. They are very sure-footed. Their leg muscles suffer no strain, even when they land on hard surfaces, because of the soft inner cushioning or shock absorber of the hoof.

Status

No special status

Classification

Kingdom	Phylum	Class	Order	Family	Genus	Species
Animalia	Chordata	Mammalia	Artiodactyla	Bovidae	Capra	hircus