High Five Facts - Goats

The video provides five fascinating facts about goats. It highlights their exceptional climbing abilities, which help them access fresh food and avoid predators. Historically, stones from goat stomachs were believed to be antidotes for poison, a theory later disproven. Goats are social animals that enjoy company and can recognize human emotions. Their unique rectangular pupils allow them to see nearly 320 degrees around, aiding in predator detection. Lastly, the term 'kids' for young goats predates its use for human children, reflecting goats' long history of domestication.

Why do goats often climb to higher places?

• To exercise

• To escape predators

• To get a better view

• To find fresher food

What was the historical belief about stones found in goat stomachs?

• They were a poison antidote

• They were a source of nutrition

• They could cure any disease

• They were used as jewelry

What did Ambrose Pear discover about the stones from goat stomachs?

• They could be used as medicine

• They were made of gold

• They were not effective as antidotes

• They were effective antidotes

How do goats communicate with each other?

• Through telepathy

• Through body language

• By changing colors

• By using accents

What is unique about goat pupils?

• They are triangular

• They are rectangular

• They are circular

• They are hexagonal