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Angora goat

Breed
The Angora or Ankara is a Turkish breed of domesticated goat. It produces the lustrous fibre known as mohair. It is widespread in many countries of the world. Many breeds derive from it, among them the Indian Mohair, the Soviet Mohair, the... Wikipedia
Weight: : Male: 45 kg (99 lbs); Female: 35 kg (77 lbs);
Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus
Lifespan: 10 years
Conservation status: FAO (2007): not at risk: 145 ; DAD-IS (2021): not at risk;
Height: : Male: 66 cm; Female: 51 cm;
Other names: Angora Goat; Ankara Kecisi; Tiftik-Kecisi; Mohair goat; Sybokke (South Africa)
Use: mohair; meat