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Lighter than a horse, swifter footed than a mule – in praise of a very fine beast of burden indeed.
Meet the Goat Who Wasn’t a Goat
"He was clumsy, working his way down the cliff trying to catch up with the rest of the herd,” Creighton told FOX affiliate KSTU-TV, "With the binoculars, I could clearly see it w...
Goat Manure Spontaneous Combustion: It’s A Thing
On the curious incident that stunk up a Vermont town.
No Goat Left Behind: Getting Americans to Eat Goat
Goat is the most widely consumed red meat in the world, but it rarely makes it onto most Americans’ tables. Enter: No Goat Left Behind.
Why Goats Feasting on Rat Urine Makes Sense
A scientist studying goats noticed something odd: goats that ate rat urine were actually healthier than those that didn’t. The science behind why goats (and us) eat what we eat.
The Story of Goat Man of the South, Chess McCartney
The legendary, tragic and true story of Chess McCartney, The Goat Man of the South.
Exterminating the Goats of Galapagos
Everyone knows of goats' mythical appetites -- that's why they're killer for clearing brush and invasive weeds. But set them loose on an island, mating and eating everything in sig...
Goats As Invasive Species Control
On paper, it looks grand from every angle. A herd of goats descends on a neglected field, overgrown with invasive plants inflicting damage on native ecosystems. They eat the plants, fertilize the land, and move on. But for the farmers who rent out these herds of goats? The business model is another story.
