Fainting goats are known for suddenly stiffening and falling over when startled. This video explains the genetic condition behind the behavior and why it looks more dramatic than it actually is. The ...

Fainting goats do not actually faint. Also known as myotonic goats, they have a rare inherited muscle condition called ...

Myotonic goats, better known as fainting goats, have become internet sensations because of their unusual reaction to fear. A genetic condition called myotonia congenita causes their muscles to ...