Friday the beluga whales that reside in the Cook Inlet in Alaska were placed on the endangered list by the federal government. Governor Sarah Palin disagreed with this decision - but her efforts and those of her supporters were denied. The government felt that they had made the right decision.
The goat is a member of what is known as the Bovidae family. Most people do not realize how closely they are related to sheep because they both look so different. There are more then 300 breeds of goats all around the world.
Domestic goats are one of the oldest domesticated species that we have seen. Goats have been used for hundreds of years for their hair, skins, meat, and milk. However, in the last century they have become even more popular as pets.