Fainting Goat Animal Pictures

Capra aegagrus hircus

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Fainting goat in a barn standing on a hay covered ground.

Myotonic (fainting) goat
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This breed has a genetic condition that causes them to faint if they are shocked or surprised.

Fainting goats
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This breed has a genetic condition that causes them to faint if they are shocked or surprised.

ainting Goat experiencing Myotonia (fainting).

Fainting goat
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Fainting goat experiencing Myotonia (fainting).

Close-up of a fainting goat in a field.

Fainting goat
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This breed has a genetic condition that causes them to faint if they are shocked or surprised.

Weirdest Animal: Myotonic Goat

Weirdest Animal: Myotonic Goat
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Myotonic goats are known as “fainting goats” because when something surprises or frightens them, their muscles go stiff for a short time, and they fall over!