Feral Goat
Capra hircus
Shoulder height 50-60cm

Although not native to Britain and Ireland, domesticated goats have long been kept for milk, meat and skin. In many parts of Britain and Ireland, feral populations have become established as a result of escapes or deliberate releases from captivity. Populations have persisted in remote and rugged areas to which the animal is ideally adapted; these include Snowdonia, the Scottish Highlands, many parts of Ireland and Lundy. Goats are nimble-footed on crags and precipitous cliffs. Occurs in range of colours but coat usually a mixture of grey, black and brown. Both sexes have horns, larger in male than female.