5 Surprising Kids’ Farm Animal Facts

A goat laying down to rest on a platform with grass in the background

Think ewe know all there is to know about goats, pigs, donkeys and moooo-re? These Kids’ Farm animal facts may have you stumped!

1. The alpaca predates the Inca Empire.

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