These little guys are so cute! But do they really faint? According to science they have a condition called
"Myotonia Congenita" a muscular issue that causes them to stiffen up, freeze and fall over. They are usually startled or scared by some source or obnoxious person or kid. People get a kick out of making them fall over again an again. So if you decide to get one as a pet, keep your demented friends away. This breed is not a common type and breeders choose them for mainly the meat. They are quite athletic after all. They really enjoy jumping from platforms to anything in a short distance as they have very short legs. These goats have a special handling tag attached to them and they do require extra care. As cute as they are, surely there is some down side? I have not found one yet except that because they are small they are susceptible to predators, so a good enclosed pen is a must. Enjoy this little clip of the little guys jumping on hay bales.
http://www.diamondbuyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Diamond-Buyers-Blog-Pink-Diamond-Facts.png Have you ever thought why pink diamonds are pink? Or why any diamond has a color? Not so long ago the only diamonds anyone really cared about were white. As we see now though, the other colors have became more popular too, like yellow and brown or blue. Mostly women began to wear the diamonds in mixes of colors and a variety of designs, but the demand for rare pink diamonds increased, making it more valuable. The rare pink diamonds come from the Argyle Mines, in northern Australia, only a few are produced each year. Studies on the pink diamond have shown no real results on why the diamonds are pink. One idea or theory is there was an incredible cataclysmic event, of two continents coming together and pulling apart again, leaving a volcanic scar on the land, and this is where the pink diamond and other diamonds come from in Australia. Geologist have dated this area and m...
I never thought about them just freezing in place due to a muscle issue. judging by it being not common, i feel it would be safe to assume its a breeding trait
ReplyDeleteHi, that is strange. I never would have thought it was because of a muscle problem they have. I wonder if their condition of freezing also makes it safer for them to live in a pen because they would not be able to escape predators.
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