Malaysian's Goats

These are some types of goat in Malaysia.

1. Jamnapari Goat 

There is a large variation in color but the typical Jamnapari is white with patches of tan on the neck and head. Their heads tend to have a highly convex nose, which gives them a parrot-like appearance. They have long flat drooping ears which are around 25 cm long. Both sexes have horns. The udder has round, conical teats and is well developed.They also have unusually long legs.

The Jamnapari male can weigh up to 120 kg, while females can reach around 90 kg.

The average lactation yield per day has been found to be slightly less than two kilograms. Jamnapari meat is said to be low in cholesterol.

During the winter they will spend more than 90% of their time grazing, although this falls to around 55% in the hot Indian summer. The breed browses on bushes, tree leaves and the top of grasses rather than typical ground grazing. Their mean heart rate was found to be 127 ± 3.46 in one study.

2. Boer Goat

Boer goats commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads. Some Boer goats can be completely brown or white. Like the Nubian goat, they possess long, pendulous ears. They are noted for being docile, fast-growing, and having high fertility rates. Does are reported to have superior mothering skills as compared to other goats. Mature Boer bucks weigh 110–135 kg, and mature does weigh 90–100 kg.

A high-quality buck can produce high-quality offspring even when mated with an average doe. Boer goats tend to gain weight at about the same rate as their sire, so a buck from a proven fast-growing bloodline will command the highest price, as its offspring will tend to also be fast growers.

3. Saanen Goat

                        

Saanen goats are a white or cream-colored breed of goat, named for the Saanen valley in Switzerland.

They are among the most popular dairy goat breeds, due to their high productivity and ease of management.

Saanans are generally white or cream-colored, although breed associations prefer pure white. Their coats are usually short and fine, with occasional longer fringes on the back and hindquarters. Due to their light coloration, they can be sensitive to harsh sunlight and hot climates. Darker-skinned animals are better able to handle these conditions. The Sable Saanen is not a crossbreed, but is a recessive expression of color derived from the white Saanen. Sables can vary in color from beige through black, with almost any color but pure white (which would be a white Saanen). Sables are accepted as a breed in their own right in some dairy goat breed clubs, but not in others.

FAINTING GOATS

These is FAINTING GOATS funny video. A myotonic goat, otherwise known as the fainting goat, is a domestic goat whose muscles freeze for roughly 10 seconds when the goat feels panic. This Fainting Goat does not have in Malaysia.

Three Types Of Deer In Malaysia

            There are three types of deer in Malaysia such as Rusa or Cervus Timorensis , Sambar or Cervus Unicolor and Sika or Cervus Nippon.

1.      Rusa (Cervus Timorensis) or Javan Rusa

        Male Javan rusa are larger than females. Males usually weigh 152 kg, while females weigh about 74 kg. The males have a lyre-shaped, three-tined antlers, which weigh about 2.5 kg. Males and females have a rough grayish brown coat that is often coarse in appearance. Their ears are rounded and broad. The animals look short and stubby because they have relatively short legs. 

        Javan rusa are principly found in deciduous forests, plantations and grasslands in the islands of Southeast Asia. They prefer the edges of the forest.

2.      Sambar (Cervus Unicolor)

        This deer is found in almost all parts of Asia. These deer have three-tined antlers, which are used to carve knives and handles. Living in tropical seasonal forests, these creatures are easy preys for tigers, leopards, and crocodiles. They stomp their hooves as a warning signal.

        Sambars have a coarse coat of short, dark hair with lighter brown to creamy white hair on their undersides. The backsides and undersides of their bushy tails are white, and when raised, the tails are used as signals. Males are generally larger than females and posess a dense mane on their necks. Male Sambars have antlers with three or four tines, and these antlers are periodically shed and replaced. Antlers can reach lengths of up to 100 cm. The maximum size for males is 185-260 kg, and about 162 kg for females.

        Sambars inhabit both gently sloping and steep forested hillsides. They reside preferably near cultivated areas, such as gardens and plantations, in order to acquire food, but are also found in thick forests, swamp forests, and open scrub. Some of these deer may move between higher altitudes in the summer to lower, more sheltered areas during the winter months.

3.      Sika (Cervus Nippon)

        Its name comes from the word "shika" which means deer in Japanese language. It is also called the Spotted Deer. It is found all over Eastern Asia. During the mating season, males utter loud shrill whistles that can be heard over a mile away. These deer were prized for their velvet antlers in China and Taiwan.

        Cervus nippon is a small to medium-sized deer with a head and body length of approximately 950-1,800 mm, a tail length of about 75-130 mm, and a height (measured at the shoulder) of 640-1090 mm. On average, males grow until they are 7-10 years old, while females stop growing at age 4-6 years. This results in the sexual dimorphism of males averaging 8.7% larger than females. The pelage of C. nippon ranges from chestnut-brown to reddish-olive and exhibits a great deal of variation resulting in colors such as yellow-brown, gray-brown, tan, black, or gray depending on the subspecies. In addition, the coats of these animals are mottled with white spots arranged in seven or eight rows on the upper sides of the back. Moreover, the mid-dorsal area of C. nippon is darker than the rest of its coat, and this forms a line from head to rear, terminating at a large, white, erectile rump patch often used as a distinguishing characteristic of these animals. The metatarsals of these deer are surrounded by tufts of grayish-tan hairs, and the hooves of adult males average 60 mm in length and 40 mm in width (those of females are slightly smaller). The winter coat of sika deer is very dense with 50-70 mm long hairs, while its summer pelage is composed of much finer, straighter, and shorter (30 mm) hairs. The chin, throat, and belly of sika deer have an off-white or gray hue. Finally, both sexes have a shaggy neck mane that darkens in the winter.

ZOOLOGIST ?

         Zoologists are life scientists who study animals, observing them in the laboratory and in their natural habitat. They study the origin and development of species as well as their habits, behaviors and interactions.

         Zoologists, who also research the development of animal diseases, sometimes known as animal scientists or animal biologists because zoology is the branch of biology that deals with the animal kingdom. Zoology is a wide field offering many career opportunities for research, especially because there still is a great deal to learn about it. A career in zoology offers an opportunity to make a difference to the planet’s ecology through conservation work. Most zoologists are employed by colleges and universities, where they engage in research and teach students.

                In general, all zoology specializations involve work with animals, either in the wild or in a lab. Some zoologists study the entire organism while other zoologists study only parts of an organism. Also, zoology is not merely an observational pastime for natural history buffs; it involves analytical research and experimental laboratory components, just as all other biological sciences do. As with other disciplines, zoologists work outdoors in the field and in laboratories using a wide variety of scientific equipment. Some zoologists conduct field research in remote areas and harsh climates, which can involve strenuous physical activity and primitive living conditions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

                    County, state and federal agencies employ zoologists in a wide range of positions, and sometimes the hiring agency might not be related directly to zoology. The Department of Energy and the U.S. Geological Survey are two good examples. Many of these jobs involve research, and some can include work in the regulation and enforcement of environmental laws.

                    Zoologists also can find careers in industry and private business. For example, some industries employ field biologists to monitor and manage effluent production, land use around a factory and environmental health.

JOB DUTIES

Examples of typical job duties for a zoologist are as follows:

• Monitoring wildlife health and creating recovery plans
• Communicating with the public by conducting field trips to point out scientific, historic and natural features of a park
• Setting up equipment to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants and mechanical equipment
• Conducting experimental studies indoors and outdoors
• Studying the origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics and distribution of organisms in basic research.

Daily tasks vary widely based on the specific career in zoology. The following are a few key tasks for some of the available zoology roles:

• Zookeeper

A zookeeper’s role includes preparing animals’ meals; caring for animals; cleaning enclosures; monitoring and recording behavior; ensuring the animals are healthy; grooming, exercising and training animals; and talking to visiting groups about the animals.

• Wildlife Educator

Among other duties, wildlife educators reside at the study location and research and explore various intricacies of wildlife behavior; research and write information for use in printed materials and on websites; prepare information for educational visits; design and prepare displays; and buy or raise animals for exhibition.

• Researcher

Researchers perform experiments; identify new data achieved through research; use data to help solve environmental or health problems; breed and raise specimens; dissect animals and preserve their bodies; use computers, microscopes and other equipment to analyze and record findings; prepare collections of preserved specimens or slides for identification and study; research species in their natural surroundings; collect specimens to study in the lab; collect or catalog species; write papers and give speeches; and prepare grant proposals to obtain funding.

• Wildlife Rehabilitator

Wildlife rehabilitators care for ill, injured and orphaned wild animals and birds; release animals back into their habitat; and acquire relevant permits from state and federal wildlife agencies.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

                 Students planning careers as field biologists need strong mathematical skills and should like working with computers. Perseverance, curiosity and the ability to concentrate on details and work independently are essential.

                 In addition to basic biological knowledge, interested students should seek opportunities to demonstrate they can work well with a wide variety of people. Good oral and written communication skills are critical, as many scientists work as part of a team, write research papers or proposals and have contact with clients or customers with non science backgrounds.

                 Experience through internships, undergraduate research or co-op programs is valued highly by employers and graduate schools. Although there are career opportunities for zoologists with only a bachelor’s degree, many professional field biologists hold either a master’s degree or a Ph.D. For this reason, individuals interested in careers in zoology should give careful consideration to graduate study and should research the different jobs available at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels as part of choosing a major of study.