GOATS & SHEEP

Goats and sheep are closely related grazing species, but you tell a goat from a sheep because a male goat's horns curl where the male sheep's horns are straight. Both the sheep and goat are incredible climbers.

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Ibex

Ibex, a wild goat that lives in mountainous regions. Most biologists recognize three species - the common ibex, of Europe, central Asia, northeastern Africa, and the Middle East; the Walia ibex, of Ethiopia; and the Spanish ibex, of Spain.

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  • Why aren't mountain goats really goats?
    Why aren't mountain goats really goats?

    Humans have a peculiar knack for naming animals based on their doppelgangers instead of their biology. Sea horses aren't really horses, and koala bears aren't exactly bears. So what's the deal with mountain goats versus true goats? See more »

  • Goat
    Goat

    Goat, a hardy animal closely related to the sheep. Wild goats are often hunted as game; domestic goats are raised for milk, meat, hides, and hair. See more »

  • Ibex
    Ibex

    Ibex, a wild goat that lives in mountainous regions. Most biologists recognize three species - the common ibex, of Europe, central Asia, northeastern Africa, and the Middle East; the Walia ibex, of Ethiopia; and the Spanish ibex, of Spain. See more »

  • Rocky Mountain Goat
    Rocky Mountain Goat

    Rocky Mountain Goat, or Mountain Goat, a goatlike animal of North America. It is not a true goat but is classified as a goat-antelope. See more »

  • Sheep
    Sheep

    Sheep, a mammal that is closely related to the goat. Sheep, like cattle, are ruminants; that is, they chew a cud. See more »

  • The Ultimate Fainting Goat Quiz
    The Ultimate Fainting Goat Quiz

    The name fainting goat may seem a bit weird, but it's not some kind of animal joke. Take this quiz to learn more about the goats that faint. See more »

  • The Ultimate Sheep Quiz
    The Ultimate Sheep Quiz

    Some people count them to help them sleep, while others wear their skins to keep warm or enjoy their meat. No matter what, sheep are popular domesticated animals. Learn more about these creatures by taking this quiz. See more »

  • Cashmere Goat
    Cashmere Goat

    Cashmere Goat, the animal that provides the luxurious cashmere wool. The goat lives in the mountains of Tibet and Kashmir, feeding on twigs, buds, and heather. See more »

  • Chamois
    Chamois

    Chamois, a goatlike animal. It is found in the Pyrenees, Alps, and Caucasus Mountains and in Asia Minor. See more »

  • Karakul
    Karakul

    Karakul, or Caracul, an Asiatic breed of sheep. Pelts obtained from the lambs are used in fur coats and as trim for cloth coats. See more »

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