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Meet Benjamin, your new favorite baby pygmy goat

We almost can't handle his majesty.

 

Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Posted on Dec 12, 2014   Updated on May 30, 2021, 12:10 am CDT

The story of Benjamin—an adorable pygmy goat—could have been a sad one. Born a twin to a mother who rejected him, it seemed he would have to find his own way in the world. But the plucky kid has taken quite a shine to his adoptive human parent, Tom Horsfield of Yorkshire, England.

Just look at him hop.

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Even in a big year for goats, Benjamin stands out as an all-time great. Who else would have the audacity to piss and shit all over a BBC interview couch? Nobody, that’s who.

Really, the only thing we dislike about Benjamin is that we can’t cuddle him right this instant.

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And how does Benjamin feel about being an overnight viral sensation? Pretty darn great, truth be told.

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*First Published: Dec 12, 2014, 1:47 pm CST