Teressa Goat
It is an indigenous goat breed maintained by Nicobari tribal farmers of Nicobar group of Islands. These goats are generally tall, sturdy, brownish or dark tan or black or white in colour with white and black patches. Black hairs on dorsal midline up to the tail. Black coloured muzzle, eyelids and hoofs. Peculiar white patch/line starting from inner canthus of both eyes or from eye brows and extending up to nostrils or mouth. Tail is medium to long. Large horn with flat base.Erected ears directing downwards. Adult body varies from 15 to 79 kg. Estimated population is about 7,721.
