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American Pygmy Goat

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Appearance

Similar to the Nigerian Dwarf goat, the American Pygmy is a small goat that only reaches one to two feet in height. They vary widely in coloration including white, tan, caramel, gray, and black.

Range

Domestic American Pygmy goats are found throughout the world but are native to West Africa.

Diet

They mainly eat vegetation including grasses and alfalfa.

Extra Details

Behavior:

Pygmy goats were bred to be companions and are common petting zoo animals.

Who You’ll Meet

Bryan

Date of Birth: May 2016 Bryan was the last of his herd on a local farm and was donated to the WNC Nature Center to stay social. He now shares a stall with Roddy, the Nigerian Dwarf goat, in the barn!