There are goats in Iceland, but there are rare goats that cannot be seen in other regions. The Icelandic Goat is a very rare and endemic species that can only be found in Iceland. The Icelandic goat is listed as an endangered species due to its low population.
habitat
Icelandic Goats live only in Iceland.
feature
The Icelandic Goat is a native Icelandic goat. Historically, it is said that it probably came from Norway. The origin is 1100 years ago, and it is said that goats also migrated to this area because Norwegians were colonizing Iceland at that time. The goats here have been isolated for centuries and have evolved in a unique way. This is what makes them different from other goats. Most Icelandic goats are kept as pets rather than livestock. And there are also households that raise them for meat, dairy products, leather, etc. The problem with Icelandic goats is that they are very rare. Icelandic goats are not considered to be of great economic value, so few people raise them.
ecology
Since goats are herbivores, it is common to feed them basal feed. Goats generally have a lifespan of 15 to 18 years. Female goats go into heat about every 21 days during the breeding season. A single heat cycle lasts 24 to 48 hours. The gestation period is around 150 days.
endangered species
The Icelandic goat is designated as an endangered species because there are not many people who breed it because there is not much economic value even if it is bred. The Icelandic Goat was once endangered in the late 19th century, but its population has been recovering since then. The number of Icelandic goats in the 2010s is said to be around 800. The Icelandic Goat is recommended and subsidized by the Icelandic government. 6,500 ISK is paid annually for each animal. The Icelandic Goat will be in a situation supported by the government to keep it from going extinct.
Breeding
The Icelandic goat is endemic to Iceland, and is also an endangered species in Iceland, so it is difficult for foreigners to raise them. The best thing to do is to visit Iceland.
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