Two goats standing on fallen leaves, one brown and one white with black patches, under a sunny sky. At Paignton Zoo in Devon, UK

Pygmy goat

We have three male pygmy goats here at Paignton Zoo; Mario, Luigi and Bowser. They live with our Kunekune pig, Potter, in the paddock between the meerkats and Monkey Heights.

Pygmy goatCapra hircus

  • Class:

    Mammalia

  • Order:

    Artiodactyla

  • Family:

    Bovidae

About the pygmy goat

Pygmy goats are a small domesticated breed originally from West Africa, known for their friendly nature, hardy build, and engaging personalities.

Conservation

Pygmy goats have not been properly assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They are not considered to be endangered at this time.

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