EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 9 MIN
How Do Fainting Goats Work?
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Fainting goats don't really faint -- their muscles just lock up for a few extra seconds when they startle or get excited. Learn how myotonia works and why it can actually be a useful trait in goats in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/fainting-goat.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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