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This pygmy breed is domesticated for its meat and skin. Its milk production however is only sufficient to rear its own lambs. Colours vary from black, white, brown and grey (mostly mottled). It reaches a height at the withers of 40 – 50 cm and can weigh as much as 30 kg.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: even-toed ungulates; family: bovids |
|---|---|
| Origin | These domestic animals from Africa can be kept both in temperate and tropical zones. |
| Reproduction | Gestation period: 150 days, 1-3 offspring |
| Diet | Grasses, herbs and young shoots |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.