Kashmir goats at Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve
Introduction
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Kashmir goats at Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve
Image: © Colin Cheesman Taken: 15 Aug 2019
The herd of Kashmir Goats has roamed the Orme since the 19th century and are descended from goats that were presented by the Shah of Persia to Queen Victoria in 1837. Numbers are controlled by artificial contraception to reduce competition for resources and to reduce them getting into gardens and properties in Llandudno. Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve is managed by Natural Resources Wales for its unique limestone flora such as the Great Orme Berry, Spiked Speedwell and Dark-Red Helleborine.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.329145
Longitude
-3.847175