Goats climbing up a tree. Unaware of the role they're playing in the region's ecosystem. | Brut nature

Nothing to see here, just some goats enjoying their midday snack 😋 Argan trees are found in southwest Morocco and are a vital part of the area's ecosystem, even providing food for the tree-climbing goats! But they are now endangered due to demand for Argan oil in beauty products. Read more about how to find biodiversity-positive products here: https://www.bbcearth.com/news/how-to-become-a-biodiversity-conscious-consumer Accelerating Change: Stories to inform, inspire, and empower all of us to l

Video of tree climbing goats in Morocco has been making rounds on the internet. In the video a sizable number of goats can be seen atop an Argan tree in Morocco and people were seen stopping by to click pictures. Some reports suggest that the goats climb up to enjoy the fruits and spit out the seeds, resulting in more cultivation of the trees. However, others denounce it as some farmers use it as an opportunity by forcing the goats to climb the precarious trees to earn money from tourists who st

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