Feral Goat
A Grand Mount
The feral goat is an agile and cautious species, often spotted in environments ranging from mountain ranges to scrub, and is well-adapted to New Zealand’s diverse landscapes.
Feral Goat (Capra hircus)
Feral Goats here at Kuranui can have horns measuring over 40” tip to tip making them grand mount.
Feral Goats were introduced for meat by the early settlers and now overpopulate farmland, and hunting conservation. The feral goat is a very agile and wary species, commonly seen from mountain ranges to scrub, adapting to various New Zealand environments. Colors of the feral goat range from white, russet, brown to black or a combination of these colors.
My trip to Kuranui exceeded all expectations! Absolutely beautiful country, spectacular animals - all terrific.
Feral Goat Gallery
