Baku Zoological Park
Geese
Size and weight
75-110 cm in length and up to 180 cm in wingspan
2.5-4 kg
Nutrition
Omnivore
Life Span
Up to 24 years
Reproduction
4-12
Conservation status
Least Concern
Wet habitats in the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in summer. They mostly migrate south in winter, typically to temperate regions
Geese spend much less time on water than ducks and swans - most of their life is spent on land. Pairs can be together as long as 20 years. The gander is a fierce defender of his mate and offspring, and will charge any suspected enemy