Definition
bushgoat
noun
- A wild or semi-wild goat found in bush or scrubland regions, especially in Africa and parts of Asia.
Usage: Often used in regional or wildlife contexts; May refer to various species of wild goats adapted to bushy terrain
Examples
- The bushgoat is well adapted to the rocky, scrubby terrain of the savanna.
- Herders in the region distinguish between domestic goats and bushgoats.
- Bushgoats can survive on sparse vegetation that other livestock cannot.
- The wildlife reserve protects several populations of bushgoats from poaching.