So, this weekend, I found myself at a petting zoo at the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition in Swan River. This is a MUST see for the kids, so make sure you always have that on your to do list. Cute animals, the scent of hay, and children laughing with joy as they ride ponies, pet animals, and get scared by the turkeys. “Gobble, Gobble?”
And among the fluff and feathers, I met a goat. Not my first goat sighting, but this time, I actually *looked* at its face. And, let me tell you, I was not ready for the cosmic horror that is a goat’s eye. Have you ever noticed their eyes? Seriously. They’re not round, like your friendly neighborhood dog or cat. No, goats have rectangular pupils. That’s right—rectangular. It’s as if nature’s Photoshop glitched and forgot to switch back from the “weird parallelogram” tool. And the whites of their eyes? Practically non-existent. Just pupil, iris, and a sense that you’re being judged for your life choices.
But why do goats have these hypnotic, soul-piercing eyes? Turns out, it’s not because they’re plotting world domination (probably). Those rectangular pupils actually help goats see a wide panoramic view, perfect for spotting predators while they munch on grass—nature’s original multitaskers. Their eyes can rotate to stay level with the ground even when their heads are down. So, while you’re staring into their eyes and questioning your reality, they’re just trying not to become lunch.
So next time I lock eyes with a goat, I’ll know not to panic. They’re not reading my mind or peering into my soul… they’re just evolutionary masterpieces with a side of unsettling charm. Goats: they see all, judge most, and still want that handful of pellets you’re holding. -Tonya Cherry-
@gx94radio It’s a Goat! #fyp #goatsoftiktok #pettingzoo Tonya Cherry
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