Lamancha Goat
Capra hircus
Animal Class: Mammals
Height: 28-30 inches at shoulder
Weight: 130-160 pounds
Life Span: 7-10 years
Diet: Like most goats, Lamancha goats are browsers that like to eat leaves, weeds, and grass. At the Zoo, they are fed a nutritionally-balanced pellet.
Description: Lamancha goats (also spelled LaMancha) are a breed of dairy goats known for having short ears. They’re born with these small ears. Lamancha goats are the only breed of dairy goat developed in the United States. They can be any color.
Our Animals: Chewie, R2-D2, C-3PO, Count Dooku (Lamancha/Nubian mix)