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Nigerian dwarf goat The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat breed of West African ancestry. Originally brought to the United States on ships as food for large cats such as lions, the survivors originally lived in zoos. <br /> <br /> Nigerian Dwarf goats are popular as pets and family milkers due to their easy maintenance and small stature. However, because of their high butterfat, they are also used by some dairies to make cheese Capra aegagrus hircus,Domestic Goat,Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Nigerian dwarf goat

The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat breed of West African ancestry. Originally brought to the United States on ships as food for large cats such as lions, the survivors originally lived in zoos.

Nigerian Dwarf goats are popular as pets and family milkers due to their easy maintenance and small stature. However, because of their high butterfat, they are also used by some dairies to make cheese

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The Domestic Goat

The domestic goat is a subspecies of goat domesticated from the wild goat of southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the family Bovidae and is closely related to the sheep as both are in the goat-antelope subfamily Caprinae.

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Uploaded Nov 30, 2014. Captured Nov 28, 2014 13:37 in 2082 Dickerson Drive, Ellijay, GA 30536, USA.
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  • NIKON D5000
  • f/10.0
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO200
  • 85mm
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