BOER GOAT
Capra hircus
- Native to: The Boer goat was developed in the early 1900s by the South Africans.
- Diet: They are herbivores and eat grass, browse, hay and grain.
- Lifespan: 10-15 years.
- IUCN Status: Domesticated.
- Fun Facts: The Boer is a large breed commonly with a brown head and neck, droopy ears and usually a white body but can be either brown or white. They are a stocky, fast growing breed with adult males (bucks) weighing 100-135Kg and females (does) 90-100Kg.
