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Everyone knows about barnyard goats. Some of us have even seen goats climb in steep mountainous terrain. But have you ever seen something so wacky, wild, and weird as this? Well, goats standing in a tree high up in branches as if the floor was lava? Is this a figment of our imagination? Ha ha, not a chance. These goats are real. They are the Tamri goats of Morocco. Now, to see these extraordinary Tamri goats up close and personal, let's travel to the African coast of Morocco. Argan trees grow all over this region, and argan trees are a goat's best friend. Why? Glad you asked. Because they're searching for food. The hunt for argan berries. Argan berries are chock full of vitamin E, and all those essential fatty acids are great for goats and humans, which is why over time the goats have become skilled climbers and are able to balance themselves to chow down.
By the way, the argan fruit only ripens once a year, in June. So it's only around then that farmers allow the goats to climb the trees, kind of like when you come running when pizza's for dinner. A balancing act. So how do these big goats manage to balance like ballerinas in trees? It has to do with their cloven feet. Each hoof has two toes which can spread out, providing balance, while the soles of their feet are soft and spongy, so they grip surfaces like bark.
The Tamri goats have two toes higher up on the legs called dewclaws. By the way, dewclaws are found in many species, including cats and dogs. But the goats' dewclaws are more stubby to help goats lower themselves down steep cliffs or pull themselves up on tree branches. Well, these goats could probably even join the circus. Spittin' seeds. Well, that's just half of this wild and weird tale. After eating argan berries, these goats spit out the seeds, which are collected, washed, roasted, and ground down by hand to make argan oil.
Beauty secrets. Argan oil has become popular over recent decades as a moisturizer, not only for skin but also for your scalp and hair. By the way, argan oil is the world's most expensive oil at about $300 a liter, but that's over $250 a gallon. Good thing argan oil doesn't power our cars. Now, these seeds can also be extracted without the help of the goats. But it's labor intensive. In fact, it can take up to three days for humans to extract the same amount of kernels that goats can spit out after one decent meal. So the next time your favorite influencer is smearing a fancy argan oil serum on their face or hair, just remember where it came from. It's no wonder the area where the argan trees grow has been given special designation by the United Nations to make sure the area is preserved for sustainable use. Well, better get going. It's tree climbing season.
Bye for now. .
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