What Is The Difference Between A Ram And A Male Goat?
A ram is a male sheep, while a male goat is called a buck or billy. Here are some key differences between the two:
1. Species:
Rams belong to the sheep species (Ovis aries).
Male goats belong to the goat species (Capra hircus).
2. Horns:
Rams usually have thick, curved horns that spiral as they grow.
Male goats have thinner, straighter horns that often grow upward or slightly backward.
3. Beards and Tails:
Male goats typically have beards.
Rams do not have beards.
A goat’s tail is usually upright, while a sheep’s tail hangs downward and is often docked (shortened).
4. Behavior:
Rams tend to be more aggressive and will headbutt each other during dominance fights.
Male goats also fight but use their horns more for pushing and sparring rather than headbutting directly.
5. Coat:
Sheep have wool or thick fleece.
Goats have hair rather than wool.
