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About Judas goats , which are trained to associate with herds and gain their trust so that other animals follow them to a slaughter. The Judas goat is rewarded by not being killed, and used to lead other herds to the same fate.

May 30, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: About “Judas goats”, which are trained to associate with herds and gain their trust so that other animals follow them – to a slaughter. The Judas goat is rewarded by not being killed, and used to lead other herds to the same fate.

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