Angora Goat

Japanese: アンゴラヤギ
Angora Goat
Also known as the mohair goat. A goat for its wool, native to Ankara (Angora) in Turkey. It is sensitive to humidity and is raised in dry areas such as North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Its hair is long (15-18 cm) and of high quality, and is used to make high-quality textiles (mohair). Its meat is also edible.
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Japanese:
モヘアヤギとも。毛用のヤギで原産地はトルコのアンカラ（アンゴラ）。湿気に弱く，南北アメリカ，オーストラリア，ニュージーランドなどの乾燥地で飼われる。毛は長くて（15〜18cm）質がすぐれ，高級織物にする（モヘア）。肉も食用になる。
→関連項目ヤギ（山羊）

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