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Boer goats were originally bred in South Africa for consumption, and their name comes from the Dutch word for “farmer.” Boer goats are rather large, and they’re a popular breed for showing. This breed arrived in the United States from Australia and New Zealand in 1994.
Like other goats, they have rectangular pupils to help their vision, a four-chambered stomach to aid digestion, and split hooves that allow them to navigate all types of terrain.
Fernando and Alejandro came to ZooMontana in June 2021 from a private individual and both boys are very loud and vocal.
Fernando can be found in the Zoo’s barn with his fellow Boer goat, Alejandro, and the Nigerian dwarf goats. Fernando is one of the larger goats and can be identified by his fully brown fur coat.
Alejandro is the other Boer goat resident at ZooMontana. Alejandro’s fur is mostly white, but he does have brown coloration on his face and ears.
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