Nubian Goat

Capra hircus

Animal Class: Mammals

Height: 23-31 inches at shoulder

Weight: 100-135 pounds

Life Span: 12-15 years

Diet: Like most goats, Nubian goats are browsers that like to eat leaves, weeds, and grass. At the Zoo, they are fed a nutritionally-balanced pellet.

Description: Nubian goats have a distinct curved nose, referred to as a “Roman nose.” They have long, pendulous ears that flare out. They can be all colors. The breed was developed in England as a mix between British goats and a variety of lop-eared goats from India, the Middle East, and North Africa. They also come in a miniature size.

Conservation Status: Endangered

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