Cashmere Goat Animal Facts | Capra aegagrus hircus

The Cashmere Goat is a unique and prized breed known for its fine and luxurious cashmere wool.

Cashmere Goat

Here’s some facts about the Cashmere Goat:

Scientific Classification	Kingdom: Animalia
	Phylum: Chordata
	Class: Mammalia
	Order: Artiodactyla
	Family: Bovidae
	Genus: Capra
	Species: Capra aegagrus hircus
Physical Appearance	Size: Cashmere Goats are medium-sized animals, with adults typically weighing between 100 to 175 pounds (45 to 79 kilograms).
	Coat: They have a fine and soft double coat. The outer layer consists of guard hairs, while the inner layer produces the prized cashmere wool.
Range and Habitat	Cashmere Goats are domesticated and are found in various parts of the world, including Central Asia, where they were originally bred for their wool.
Behavior and Lifestyle	Domesticated: They are docile and have adapted to a domesticated lifestyle, often raised for their cashmere wool.
Reproduction and Life Cycles	Breeding: Cashmere Goats breed year-round, and females typically give birth to 1 to 3 kids after a gestation period of about 150 days.
Diet and Prey	They are herbivores and primarily graze on various plants and shrubs. A balanced diet is important to maintain the quality of their cashmere wool.
Predators and Threats	Domesticated Cashmere Goats are typically protected from natural predators, but they can be vulnerable to diseases and harsh environmental conditions.
Interesting Facts and Features	Cashmere Wool: Their undercoat produces fine, soft cashmere wool, highly prized for its warmth and luxurious texture.
	Cashmere Industry: The cashmere industry is economically significant, with this breed being the primary source of high-quality cashmere.
Relationship with Humans	Cashmere Goats have a long history of association with humans, providing valuable wool and often raised on farms for their fiber.
Conservation Status and Life Today	Cashmere Goats are not considered in terms of conservation status. They are selectively bred for their cashmere quality and continue to be a vital part of the textile industry.

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