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African Pygmy Goat

A really chatty browser

  1. In the wild, pygmy goats are what we call browsers—meaning they prefer leaves over grass. Domesticated goats, however, most often live on grass.

  2. Pygmy goats do not shed their horns. It is said that their age can be determined by counting the rings on their horns.

  3. The male pygmy goat produces a strong and pungent odor to attract females. Their scent glands are located on the top of their head.

  4. The pygmy goats at Knuthenborg are very chatty and love visits from guests. However, it is important not to feed the goats.

Meet the pygmy goats between Savannen and Ulveskoven.

The animals must not be fed.

Do not lift the goats.

Play with the happy goats

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Middle East and Africa

Up to 10 years

Females: 20-25 kg

Males: 30-35 kg

50-70 cm

150-160 days

1-4 kids

Not threatened

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