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Do "Fainting" Goats Really Faint? | National Geographic

Written By National Geographic on Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 | 09:11 AM

 
These myotonic (or "fainting") goats aren't really fainting. They never actually lose consciousness. When they're startled, a genetic condition causes their muscles to lock up temporarily. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Do "Fainting" Goats Really Faint? | National Geographic https://youtu.be/52AsAE59xKA National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo