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that unlike most animals, goats have excellent object permanence and are able to remember where objects are hidden without being able to see or smell them.

Feb 24, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that unlike most animals, goats have excellent object permanence and are able to remember where objects are hidden without being able to see or smell them.

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