co-evolution

Goats and humans have co-evolved in the steppes of Inner Asia. Goats rely on combing each Spring in order to be relieved of excess wool. This is related to the argument that goats herded by humans have co-evolved with grassland vegetation species (#pastoralism-biodiversity). Also encompassed in this frame is the concept of Inner Asian grasslands as a niche ecosystem, and as a necessary determinant for quality cashmere.