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This goat’s goofy face is actually a sophisticated smelling technique

Jennifer Sandlin
Jan 11, 2026
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I recently found one of the funniest examples of the Flehmen response I’ve seen. Check out this goat at the No Regrets Farm Sanctuary in Monroe, Oregon — nose in the air, lips all aquiver. He looks goofy as can be, but I love him. The sanctuary posted the video asking, “What in the alien heck is happening?” and explained it helps animals identify differ…

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