The Boss
However, this formidable-looking goat is a dwarf 😋
about 60cm (!!) tall.
Like all dwarf mammals, he has not only a small body but also quite short limbs for his body size.
So, in spite of (or maybe because of) his striking head, "The Boss" (when seen in his entirety) just looks cute. So, the photo is a good example of the effects that framing and point of view have on the "truth* of an image.
He is currently the boss of a very amusing herd of dwarf goats. It consists of some females, a couple of younger billygoats, and quite a bunch of hyperactive, newly-born kids.
Whenever the impulse strikes, the kids put on a great, entertaining show of running, jumping, climbing and generally acting silly; just like a...bunch of kids. They are terribly hard to photograph. It is best to give up and make videos.
FWIW - There is nothing small about the smell of these dwarfs. To me, they have the same striking, strong odor as regular goats.
Location: Tierpark Lange Erlen, Basel City BS Switzerland.
In my album: Dan's Animals.
The Boss
However, this formidable-looking goat is a dwarf 😋
about 60cm (!!) tall.
Like all dwarf mammals, he has not only a small body but also quite short limbs for his body size.
So, in spite of (or maybe because of) his striking head, "The Boss" (when seen in his entirety) just looks cute. So, the photo is a good example of the effects that framing and point of view have on the "truth* of an image.
He is currently the boss of a very amusing herd of dwarf goats. It consists of some females, a couple of younger billygoats, and quite a bunch of hyperactive, newly-born kids.
Whenever the impulse strikes, the kids put on a great, entertaining show of running, jumping, climbing and generally acting silly; just like a...bunch of kids. They are terribly hard to photograph. It is best to give up and make videos.
FWIW - There is nothing small about the smell of these dwarfs. To me, they have the same striking, strong odor as regular goats.
Location: Tierpark Lange Erlen, Basel City BS Switzerland.
In my album: Dan's Animals.