Scientific name & origin: Capra aegagrus hircus, originally the Cameroon (West African) dwarf goat, brought to Europe and the US mid-20th century and recognized as a West Africa derived African dairy ...

Dwarf goats will join chickens, bees and turkeys as animals Arvada residents can keep in their backyards after a 7-0 vote during Monday night’s City Council meeting. For companionship reasons, ...

At a farm in Valrico, Florida, a woman is filming while two adorable baby Nigerian dwarf goats decide her and her husband make excellent climbing structures. One is balancing on her shoulders. One is ...

LANSING, MI — Miniature goats make great pets and good milk, according to testimony Wednesday before a Michigan House panel, which is considering legislation that would allow counties to license the ...

Miniature cows, goats and donkeys and other mini animals are seeing a surge in popularity, according to animal breeders. Sales of small farm animals have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic, breeders ...

NEW YORK — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo has three new members: Biscuit, Jam and Jelly. The trio of Nigerian dwarf goats came to zoo earlier this summer and now join the Family Farm. The new goats started ...

They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and other ...

We're not kidding: Small goats are now fair game in Seattle. Seattle homeowners may keep miniature goats as pets, thanks to a measure approved Monday by the City Council. "This is part of our idea ...

There are some new babies to visit at The Living Desert in Palm Desert. Eight baby Nigerian dwarf goats, also referred to as kids, are now on exhibit at the Petting Kraal in Village WaTuTu. "While ...

Quick, name the most useful tool ever. Fire? The wheel? Google? It's open to debate, but animals would have to rank right up there. Animals have been used since the beginning of civilization -- after ...