The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has shared the first pictures of an adorable baby Bagot goat which was born at Edinburgh Zoo last month.
The tiny kid, named Grace by keepers at the wildlife conservation charity, was born on February 19 to parents Patrick and Janice. In celebration of the recent arrival, the zoo has released an image of Grace captioning it: "New kid on the block."
Grace has wasted no time in becoming a star attraction and has been entertaining zoo visitors as she explores her enclosure, with mum Janice keeping a watchful eye over her young offspring.
Many were delighted with the news, with Fiona Seivewright commenting on social media: "It has improved my life 100 per cent to know that in this world exists a goat named Janice."
Another, Deb Crawshaw, added: "She's gorgeous!" Judith Jessop chimed: "Awwwww we are coming at the weekend our little Grace needs to meet her A fourth, Donna Roy, wrote: "Aah so lovely."
Edinburgh Zoo is now home to six Bagot goats, including parents Patrick and Janice, another adult female Judith, and three young kids - Freddie, Frankie and latest arrival, Grace. The herd arrived at the wildlife park in November 2021.
Bagots are believed to be Britain’s oldest species of goat. They act as important conservation grazers, clearing invasive scrub and woodland species to promote biodiversity which benefits other amazing animals and wildlife.
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