Wildlife and Rescue on Instagram: "Wolves were eradicated from Yellowstone National Park by the 1920s, mainly because people saw them as a threat to livestock and game animals. Without wolves, the ecosystem became unbalanced. Elk populations grew rapidly and overgrazed trees and shrubs, which meant fewer willow and aspen trees for beavers, birds, and other species. This lack of vegetation also left riverbanks bare and unstable, changing the natural flow of streams. In 1995, wolves were reintrodu

Explore the wild on Instagram: "🐐 The Science Behind “Fainting Goats” 🧬 Not all goats faint — this rare reaction occurs in the Myotonic goat, a breed with a unique genetic mutation. Here’s the full picture: 🔹 The Genetic Condition • The disorder is called myotonia congenita. • When the goat is startled, the brain sends a signal that makes muscles contract, but they fail to relax quickly. • This stiffness lasts about 5–20 seconds, making the goat appear “frozen” or knocked out. 🔹 Curious Fact