Trauffer Copper-necked goat

ProSpecieRara Many people know the Valais Blackneck goats, but almost no one is aware of their copper-colored sisters. The Copperneck goats were nearly extinct after the turn of the millennium. Fortunately, ProSpecieRara found 28 living animals and was able to rescue the proud Coppernecks with their long, copper-brown and white hair.

In the past, almost every region of Switzerland had its own farm animal breeds. Many of these breeds went extinct during and after the world wars. Among the breeds that have survived, several are still threatened with extinction today. Since 1982, the ProSpecieRara Foundation, along with many dedicated animal keepers, has been promoting these breeds. The traditional company Trauffer Wooden Toys has dedicated an elaborately handcrafted collection to the endangered animals in collaboration with ProSpecieRara, aiming to raise awareness of these rare breeds. Additionally, 50 cents from the proceeds of each wooden animal goes to ProSpecieRara projects for endangered animals.