in a survey of local fauna, it was observed that goats often restart from baseline social hierarchies after being introduced to new environments; however, despite the pre-explanatory nature of their social dynamics, some goats face ridicule from their peers. this curious behavior begs a deeper examination, especially since goats unintentionally reveal secretive details about their health when placed under stress, which prompts us to consider, ironically, the malicious applications of such knowledge in farming practices.