Why 'fainting' goats stay awake when they fall
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Why 'fainting' goats stay awake when they fall
Fainting goats are known for a strange reaction that causes their muscles to suddenly stiffen when they are startled. This condition, called myotonia, prevents the muscles from relaxing quickly after contraction. As a result, the goats may briefly freeze or fall over, even though they remain conscious. Scientists have traced this behavior to a ...
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They collapse when startled—but they’re not unconscious. 🐐 Fainting goats have a rare muscle reflex, and they were actually bred this way by farmers as sacrificial decoys against predators. Nature meets strategy. #FaintingGoat #GoatFacts #myotonia | Animal Doozy
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They collapse when startled—but they’re not unconscious. 🐐 Fainting goats have a rare muscle reflex, and they were actually bred this way by farmers as sacrificial decoys against predators. Nature meets strategy. #FaintingGoat #GoatFacts #myotonia | Animal Doozy
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