Common Name: Saanen Goat
Scientific Name: Capra aegagrus hircus
Class: Mammals
Diet: Herbivore
Size: An adult male Saanen goat weights about 70-90 kg and an adult female goat weights about 60-70 kg.
Average Lifespan: Around 8 to 12 years
Origin: Switzerland
Conservation Status: Vulnerable ( IUCN Red list )
Physical Description
Saanen goats mainly colour are white but sometimes biscuit colored goats can be seen.
There some black spots in the nose, ears and udder of Saanen goats.
Their ears are straight to upwards , long sized neck and small sized legs with their whole body is covered with small sized hair.
Habitat
Valley
Did You Know?
One of the largest milk producers.
Their are dairy goat from Saanen Valley, Switzerland.
They also can adapt to the new environment very easily.
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