Scientific Name of Goat

The domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) belongs to the family Bovidae that also includes domestic cattle, antelopes and wild buffaloes. The goat is also closely related to sheeps as both belong to the same subfamily – Caprinae. Today, more than 300 breeds of goats have been identified and most of them are domesticated for meat, milk and fur.

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