10 Surprising Facts About Goats You Didn't Know
Goats are far more fascinating than their barnyard reputation suggests. Here are 10 surprising facts that might change how you see these agile animals: They Have Accents: Studies show that goat kids adopt the "accents" of their peer group as they grow, adjusting their bleats to sound more like their companions—a rare example of vocal plasticity in mammals. Their Pupils Are Rectangular: Unlike most animals with round or vertical slit pupils, goats (and many other hoofed animals) have horizontal, rectangular pupils. This gives them a wide, panoramic field of vision (320-340 degrees) to spot predators. They're Methane Producers, But Not the Worst: While they do burp methane, recent studies show cattle are far bigger contributors. The "goats destroying the planet" myth is largely overstated. They Can't Eat Just Anything: The idea that goats eat tin cans is a myth. They are curious and will mouth objects to explore them, but they are actually picky ...