A goat is a farm animal. It was one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans.
Many goats live in mountains too. They prefer steep cliffs and rocky areas.
Goats can even climb up trees.
A goat has long ears,a short tail and hooves on each foot.
The horns of a goat are long and have rings. One can tell the age of a
goat by counting the rings on its horn.
Goats eat grass, grams, plants and bushy thorns.
Goats are herd animals and become depressed if kept alone.
A baby goat is called a ‘kid’. A goat’s kid likes to snuggle.
The sound of a goat is called a ‘bleat’. Each kid has a unique call by
which its mother recognises it.
Goats are very useful animals. She-goats give milk.
Their milk is very nutritious.
Cashmere, the most famous wool, comes from Kashmir goats.
