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 are known for a strange reaction that causes their muscles to suddenly stiffen when they are startled. This condition, called myotonia, prevents the muscles from relaxing quickly after ...

The goats, which "faint" when stressed or excited, have travelled to a farm near Busselton, where they will be bred as pets.

We've all seen videos of fainting goats, and it's hard not to laugh when they fall over. TikToker Alexandria Monsour has many farm animals, and recently brought home her first fainting goat, Oreo.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image via Shutterstock/Andre de Wit Fotografie (Image via Shutterstock/Andre de Wit Fotografie) We've all seen videos of ...