Interesting Facts about Goats

1. Goats were the first animals domesticated by humans
2. The phrase Judas Goat is a goat provocateur. This is a specially trained goat that is used in slaughterhouses, meat processing plants, etc. The goat's duties include escorting a flock of sheep to the slaughterhouse, while the goat himself leaves it unharmed, knowing the location of the hidden exit. The goat provocateur calms the flock and gives him confidence.