Videocaprine animal

The term caprine animal refers to a specific group of agile ruminant mammals that are closely related to sheep but possess distinct physical features. This formal zoological classification is used to describe animals belonging to the goat tribe, characterized by their straight horns and beards. This lesson explores the scientific and everyday usage of the term, providing clear examples of wild and domestic species. You will also learn how to distinguish caprine species from ovine species and understand related terms like husbandry and physiology. Watch this lesson to master the formal vocabulary used by biologists and zoologists.