The fainting goat or myotonic goat is an American breed of goat. It is characterised by myotonia congenita , a hereditary condition that may cause it to stiffen or fall over when excited or startled.

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2017年2月16日 · Startled by the sudden motion of a swing, this goat's bizarre response to fear caused it to momentarily collapse in fear. A porch swing proved to be too much for Ricky the goat, who comically...

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Fainting goats are born with a condition called myotonia congenita, which causes their leg muscles to tense up as part of the fight-or-flight response. | For...

2023年10月19日 · Also known as myotonic goats, this “peculiar behavior” consisted of the goats stiffening in place when they were surprised or scared, causing them to lock up and fall over, appearing to faint. The reason for this unusual habit is a congenital disease, myotonia congenita, more commonly known as Thomsen’s disease.

2019年7月8日 · The fainting goat is a breed of domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) that stiffens when startled. Although the goat may fall over and appear to faint, it remains fully conscious in a state of myotonia .

2020年10月14日 · As these fainting goat videos show, fainting goats have a muscular condition known as myotonia congenita that causes them to stiffen up and often fall over when they're scared, or even just really excited. From baby goats to younger goats, to older goats, all fainting goats suffer from this genetic disorder of muscle tensing.

2025年2月8日 · When a goat becomes scared, it exhibits a range of behavioral responses that are aimed at reducing the risk of harm. These responses can be categorized into two main types: flight and fight. The flight response is the most common reaction, where the goat attempts to escape from the perceived threat by running away.