Pinknosed. Capra hircus, Dutch Landrace Goat, Hütewald, Bad Bentheim, Germany
A short walk to the north of the famous (early 18th century) spa of Bad Bentheim there's a pleasant nature reserve. A herd of its denizens is of the endangered Dutch Landrace Goat, once a favorite of poor farmers and hence nicknamed 'poor people's cow'. Driven to virtual extinction only a single pair survived into the 1950s. A breeding programma was successful and now there are some 1000 of these animals, some here on the border with The Netherlands.
I watched two billies in a tough fight; the noise of the clash was incredible. But then decided to post this photo of a cute youngling...
Pinknosed. Capra hircus, Dutch Landrace Goat, Hütewald, Bad Bentheim, Germany
A short walk to the north of the famous (early 18th century) spa of Bad Bentheim there's a pleasant nature reserve. A herd of its denizens is of the endangered Dutch Landrace Goat, once a favorite of poor farmers and hence nicknamed 'poor people's cow'. Driven to virtual extinction only a single pair survived into the 1950s. A breeding programma was successful and now there are some 1000 of these animals, some here on the border with The Netherlands.
I watched two billies in a tough fight; the noise of the clash was incredible. But then decided to post this photo of a cute youngling...