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The Angora or Ankara [a] is a Turkish breed of domesticated goat.It produces the lustrous fibre known as mohair.It is widespread in many countries of the world. Many breeds derive from it, among them the Indian Mohair, the Soviet Mohair, the Angora-Don of the Russian Federation and the Pygora in the United States.
The American Angora Goat Breeder's Association is based in the small city of Rocksprings. The American Angora Goat Breeders' Association is the only American breed registry for the Angora goat. Established in 1900, the association is headquartered in Rocksprings, Texas.
It was Sunday morning in the Swine Barn at Expo New Mexico, minutes before the State Fair's 8 a.m. New Mexico Bred Swine Show. Dylan Croy, 10, of Broadview, in Curry County, had to chase his hog ...
As with the Pygora breed, the fiber is classified into three types, A, B and C, depending on the length and type of the fibers. [5]: 358 Type A is Angora-type mohair, long and lustrous; type B is "cashgora", which combines mohair with cashmere-type undercoat and is of medium length; type C is like cashmere and is shorter.
Goat breeds (especially dairy goats) are some of the oldest defined animal breeds for which breed standards and production records have been kept. Selective breeding of goats generally focuses on improving production of fiber, meat, dairy products or goatskin. Breeds are generally classified based on their primary use, though there are several ...
ABQ BioPark Zoo, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park. Founded in 1927, the 64-acre (26 ha) zoo was originally known as the Rio Grande Zoo . Sections of the zoo include an Africa exhibit area, an Australia exhibit area, the "Cat Walk" and a herpetology area.
Albuquerque Institute for Mathematics and Science: 2005 Archer Charter Albuquerque High School: 1879 Bulldog Public Albuquerque Talent Development Academy - Charter Amy Biehl High School: 2000 Lion Charter Atrisco Heritage Academy High School: 2008 Jaguar Public Bosque School: 1994 Bobcat Private Career Enrichment Center: 1975 Stars Magnet ...
The campus comprises five buildings, the oldest of which was built in 1914. After the school moved to a new location in 1974, the old buildings were left abandoned for decades before being renovated as loft apartments in the early 21st century. Old Albuquerque High was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1977. [3]