Croatia acts to save its iconic Istrian goat
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01/04/2021 - 07:57 Croatia s Istrian goat population has dwindled down to a few dozen, prompting local authorities to launch a conservation programme with the help of local breeders Denis LOVROVIC AFP 4 min
Veleniki (Croatia) (AFP)
With wavy horns and a sturdy build, the Istrian goat stands proudly on Croatia s national flag. But in the pastures where the white-furred animal hails from, the breed is almost nowhere to be seen.
For centuries, the domestic goat was a staple of rural life in Croatia s Istria peninsula, an enchanting region home to rolling hills and picturesque coastline.
Croatia Acts to Save Its Iconic Istrian Goat
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