Fainting goats may look hilarious when they suddenly stiffen and topple over, but this quirky trait has a surprising biological basis. Explore the fascinating science behind their fainting reflex and ...

Fainting goats are also called by a variety of different names, including myotonic goats, nervous goats, wooden-leg goats, and Tennessee scare goats.

"They're just a sweet pet," said Cindy Schindler, who owns 40 fainting goats. It's a lifestyle that suits this breed, because whenever the unexpected happens, these guys have a tendency to freeze up.

Fainting goats are thought to have appeared in around 1800 in Tennessee, USA, but there is no conclusive evidence as to their origin. Experts aren't certain whether the genetic mutation that has ...

These are fainting goats, also known as myotonic goats. They're also called nervous goats or wooden leg goats. Some people call 'em stiff leg goats.

LOVELAND — Two turkeys, some cattle, a few dogs, ducks, and horses, but what makes Barnyard Buddies in Loveland so unique are the more than 90 fainting goats. That's right. Fainting goats. Goats ...

Since fainting goats tend to be docile and smaller than other breeds, they do make lovely pets. Their primary classification, however, is that of a meat goat. According to the International Fainting ...

SCIO — Exactly why would it be good to have a fainting goat? Well, because they’re such a wonderful, good-natured, fun-to-raise breed, said Sodaville breeder Lisa Ohling, who organized Oregon ...

Why 'Fainting Goats' Really Collapse in Fear. Startled by the sudden motion of a swing, this goat's bizarre response to fear caused it to momentarily collapse in fear.

The Fainting Goat, the U Street hangout that opened as a gastropub in 2013, is shutting its doors for good on Sunday, May 14. “The last few years have taken a toll,” wrote Blagden Hospitality partners ...