African Pygmy Goat
(Capra aegagrus hircus)
Males are called billys, females are called nannys and babies are called kids.
Fun Facts
African Pygmy Goat
Animal Class
Mammal
Size
Up to 50cm in height and they weigh up to 30kg
Diet
Herbivorous. They eat a large array of vegetation including weeds and flowers
Habitat
Savanna
Distribution
Western Africa
Appearance
This species comes in a variety of colours ranging from white, brown, black and grey
Lifespan
Up to 15 years
Did you know?
African pygmy goats are diurnal, which means they are awake during the day and they sleep at night - just like us! They spend a large amount of their time grazing vegetation such as grass, weeds, flowers and hay. They can graze between 16 and 20 hours a day.
See our African Pygmy Goats!
We have five African pygmy goats at Ponderosa Zoo called Franklin, Kevin, Wilfred, Maureen and Gertrude.
The African Pygmy Goat Population
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Population Trend
Unknown
Threats
There are no major threats to this species
Population
Unknown
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