Lapp Goat

THIS SPECIES IS CRITICALLY ENDANGERED. The small to medium-sized Lapp goats did not have an easy life: the breed was considered extinct until it was rediscovered in 2001 in Fatmomakke, and today it is classified as critically endangered.

In 2013, there were just 198 registered Lapp goats. These goats have a wider head and shorter legs than common goats. Most Lapps are pure white in color, although there are also black, piebald, and partially grey and black goats. The breed is accustomed to the mountainous area in Sweden, and it is mostly kept for the production of milk.

In the past, Lapp goats typically accompanied the indigenous Sami people during summer, while during winter, they were kept in special turf barns. The goat’s skin was traditionally used for bags, furs, and hats, while the horns were cleverly used for storing gunpowder.