“Meet Karumbi: The World’s Shortest Living Goat Makes History in Kerala”

In a small farm in Kerala, history has been made with the recognition of a pygmy goat named Karumbi as the world’s shortest living goat by Guinness World Records. The goat’s owner, farmer Peter Lenu, was surprised when a guest pointed out just how tiny his pygmy goats were, prompting him to consider submitting one for a world record.

Karumbi, a black female pygmy goat, stands at just 1 ft 3 in (40.50 cm) tall at four years old, making her the shortest goat alive. Known for their stocky bodies and genetic dwarfism, pygmy goats rarely grow taller than 21 in (53 cm), but Karumbi is even smaller than usual, measuring just 1.4 ft (42.7 cm) at her tallest point and 1.1 ft (33.5 cm) in length.

Born in 2021, Karumbi is a social goat who enjoys playing with her farm companions, including three male goats, nine female goats, and 10 kids, as well as other animals like cows, rabbits, hens, and ducks. Despite her small size, she is active and playful, often mingling with her much taller friends.

Peter, who comes from a long line of agriculturalists, takes pride in maintaining the genetic quality of his animals. When he learned that Karumbi qualified for a world record, he was overjoyed, seeing it as a privilege for all farmers and agriculturists.

The excitement doesn’t end there, as Karumbi is currently pregnant with her next kid, adding to the family of tiny goats. Peter remains committed to caring for his record-breaking goat and eagerly awaits the arrival of her baby. This recognition not only highlights the uniqueness of Karumbi but also brings attention to the hard work of farmers and the special livestock they care for.