Goats are mammals that lead a herd lifestyle. capra aegagrus hircus is the scientific name for a goat. Fasted recorded speed of a goat is 17km/h (10mph). The mammals usually live for 10-15 years. The weight of capra aegagrus hircus is 54-77kg (120-170lbs). 40-80cm (15.7-31.5in) is a size of a goat.
Facts about goats
Name | Goat |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Weight | 54-77kg (120-170lbs) |
Scientific Name | Capra aegagrus hircus |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Size | 40-80cm (15.7-31.5in) |
Life Span | 10-15 years |
Skin Type | Fur |
Phylum | Chordata |
Type | Mammal |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Class | Mammalia |
Genus | Capra |
Habitat | Dry woodland and mountainous regions |
Colour | Brown, black, white, tan |
Diet | Herbivore |
Main Prey | Grass, fruit, leaves |
Top Speed | 17km/h (10mph) |
Family | Bovidae |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Predators | Human, wolf, mountain lion |