Goat Anatomy and Biology
Below is the official scientific name and classification for the goat.
Goat Scientific Name: Capra ageagrus hircus
Goat Classification: The bovidae comprises the biological family of cloven-hoofed, ruminant mammals that includes cattle, bison, buffalo, antelopes and goat-antelopes. A member of this family is called a bovid.
Height: 41-76 cm
Weight: 20-140 kg
Life span: 15-18 years
Description: Horns that arch backward, short tail and straighter hair. Males are called bucks or billys and females are called does or nannys. Goats breathe through their mouths.
