ibex-goats

Feral Goats: Their Lives and Loves
December 19, 2022 · · Ownership

Feral goats live in the wild in many places around the world. They preserve the species’ survival skills and the genes of old and rare breeds that will help domestic goats survive climate change.

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When Were Goats Domesticated, and Where?
December 15, 2022 · · Goat Breeds

When and where were goats domesticated and how was it done? As one of the first farm animals domesticated from a wild goat species, goats have a fascinating past and give insights into early human history.

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Alpine Ibex Goat Breed
November 4, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

Many things defy gravity, but one of the most exciting and unusual is the Alpine Ibex, a mountain goat with hooves that act like suction cups.

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Breed Profile: Hawaiian Ibex Goats
March 22, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

The Hawaiian Ibex goat is a feral domestic goat that returned to a wild state on the Hawaiian Islands over 250 years. They are excellent foragers and can be employed to manage vegetation.

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Breed Profile: Kri-Kri Goat
February 16, 2021 · · Goat Breeds

The kri-kri goat has lived feral on Crete for thousands of years since the early days of agriculture, revealing a glimpse of early goat domestication.

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