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This is a breed characteristic, they are actually sheep and are called Jacob sheep.
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Do goats lose their horns?
No domesticated goats do not lose their horns. Some farmers disbud their goats when they are little kids so that the horns do not grow. There are also some goats that are born hornless due to a poll gene.
What are goats related to?
Goats are related to sheep for obvious reasons such as hoofs and horns, tails and fur (wool) but some think they are related to deer (more than they are to sheep) because deer have the same tail and they grow horns and they also have hooves while sheep have wool and deer have fur but goats don't have wool they have fur. Goats could also be related to horses through the hooves gene but that would be a short scientific reason why. We all originate from something!
Why to some goats have horns?
Defense Defense is only one use of a goat's horns. This also applies to sheep. Their horns have blood vessels running through them, and the horns help to regulate and cool the blood's temperature, especially on hot days. It is much like a dog panting or us sweating. Having their horns is very important. Many goats (and sheep) are hornless. This is because they were disbudded (horns were surgically removed) or they are polled (horns didn't grow in due to breeding for that purpose). Disbudding is painful and should be done by a qualified veterinarian only, as unexpected side effects can occur (especially infection). Polled attributes can result in other mutations in babies, although they are rare.
Do holsteins have horns?
Some do, some don't. The breed itself is originally horned, but lately genetic selections have developed to have cows that are polled instead of horned.
Do goats charge at people?
Some goats can.
Why do some goats have 4 horns instead of just 2. I don't care what it is called. I just want to know why they have more horns?
This is just a breed characteristic.
Do goats lose their horns?
No domesticated goats do not lose their horns. Some farmers disbud their goats when they are little kids so that the horns do not grow. There are also some goats that are born hornless due to a poll gene.
What are goats horns used for?
Some goats use they're horns for sexual intercourse with other female goats, believe it or not this is 100% and COMPLETELY TRUE!
Do female have horns?
Female what? Female goats with horns are common, Female sheep with horns, not so much, but some breeds do.
What African animal is almost extinct because it is hunted for its horns?
There are many animals hunted for their horns: Elephant (if you count a tusk as a horn), Rhino, some sheep and goats, deer breeds are also hunted for horns. These are just a few but there are others that are hunted for horns. If they have a horn then they are most likely to be hunted for them - unfortunately
What is the difference between a goat and a zebra?
fur these animals have many, many differences. one, they are not even in the same order. goats have cloven feet, unlike horses. horses do not chew their cud. and there is also the size difference. goats have horns. these are just some of the differences.
What are some of the stories of the expedition of Lewis and Clark?
that they would find woolly mammoths, goats with huge horns, and blue eyed Indians.
What are goats related to?
Goats are related to sheep for obvious reasons such as hoofs and horns, tails and fur (wool) but some think they are related to deer (more than they are to sheep) because deer have the same tail and they grow horns and they also have hooves while sheep have wool and deer have fur but goats don't have wool they have fur. Goats could also be related to horses through the hooves gene but that would be a short scientific reason why. We all originate from something!
What do triceratop horns do?
no one known for sure, but some ideas are:triceratops' horns were used for defense; with the horns, triceratops can recognize others of its kind;the horns made triceratops look bigger NOTE:it's spelled "triceratops" not "tricreatop"
What comparison does Mr. Kumar make after seeing the goats and rhinos at the zoo in the life of pi?
Mr. Kumar compares the goats and rhinos at the zoo to different religions, highlighting the idea that each religion has its own way of looking at the world. He suggests that just like how goats are used for sacrifice in some religions and rhinos are killed for their horns in others, there may be different interpretations and practices within each faith.
Are carrots good for goats to eat because you fed some to some goats once?
Goats have a wonderfully adaptive digestive system , and will eat just about anything. Carrots are fine . No worries.
Why to some goats have horns?
Defense Defense is only one use of a goat's horns. This also applies to sheep. Their horns have blood vessels running through them, and the horns help to regulate and cool the blood's temperature, especially on hot days. It is much like a dog panting or us sweating. Having their horns is very important. Many goats (and sheep) are hornless. This is because they were disbudded (horns were surgically removed) or they are polled (horns didn't grow in due to breeding for that purpose). Disbudding is painful and should be done by a qualified veterinarian only, as unexpected side effects can occur (especially infection). Polled attributes can result in other mutations in babies, although they are rare.
