Trauffer Copper-necked goat

ProSpecieRara Many are familiar with the Valais Blackneck goats, but almost no one knows about their copper-colored sisters. The Copperneck goats were virtually extinct after the turn of the millennium. Fortunately, ProSpecieRara found 28 living animals and was able to save the proud Coppernecks with their long, copper-brown and white hair just in time.

In the past, almost every region of Switzerland had its own farm animal breeds. Many of these breeds became extinct around and after the World Wars. Among the animal breeds that have survived, several are still endangered today. Since 1982, they have been supported by the ProSpecieRara Foundation in collaboration with many dedicated animal keepers. The traditional company Trauffer Wooden Toys has dedicated an elaborately hand-carved collection to these endangered animals in cooperation with ProSpecieRara, aiming to raise awareness of the rare breeds. Additionally, 50 cents from the proceeds of each wooden animal goes to ProSpecieRara's projects for endangered animals.