After domestication of the Eurasian wild bezoar, shown here, transport and trading of goats may have fostered a high degree of genetic unity in these animals. Animals
Goats have long been a favorite of farmers for good reason. They can survive on seemingly inedible scraps of vegetation in the harshest environments. And they provide milk, meat, skin, and fibers without taking up much space.
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