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Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy,
North Wales, LL28 5UY
Welsh Mountain Goat
Capra hircus
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The Welsh Mountain goats of Snowdonia roam freely in specific parts of the region including the Glyders, Beddgelert, the Moelwyns, Rhinogs, Rhobell Fawr, Cadair Idris and Craig Aderyn. This landrace of goat does not originate from this area but are feral and were either deliberately introduced or escaped from domestication into the wild several hundred years ago.
Native Range → |
Introduced species to the UK - found on the mountains of Snowdonia |
Natural Habitat → |
Shrubland, forests, rocky areas and grasslands |
Diet → |
Herbivorous: plants, leaves and flowers |
Life Expectancy → |
In the wild: around 16 years In Zoos: 16 years |
Breeding → |
148 to 152 days. 1 - 2 kids. |
Group Name → |
Herd |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat |
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