Head of a pygmy goat kid raised the old fashion way in a family farm, Romania

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The domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) is a subspecies of goat domesticated from the wild goat of southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The composition of goat's milk is generally closer to human milk which makes it easier to digest, especially for people with allergies. For weight-watchers, goat's milk also contains fewer calories and less cholesterol. In addition to having the same mineral and vitamin content as cow's milk, that from goats also contains taurin, a substance that appears to play a role in the development of the brains of human babies. This animal inspired many stories and winter customs in Romania. Beginning from Ignat's Day, the 20th of December, to Saint Vasile's Day, the 1st of January, children used to go with Goat. They dance accompanied by the flute music. This tradition comes from the Roman people and it reminds us the celebration of the ancient Greek gods. There is also an idiom: "If my goat dies, I hope my neighbor’s goat dies, too."

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Size: 4607px × 3072px
Location: Romania
Photo credit: © Mihai Popa / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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