A special fainting goat goes to live on a farm where the other goats make fun of him for falling whenever he is startled, but some school children visiting the farm make him feel better about himself.

Opie is very embarrassed to learn of his ability to "play dead," which comes with an offensive smell, but this special talent helps him to save himself and some new friends.

Sammy would rather hang from a branch all day than play with his monkey friends, but when a storm arrives, it is his special ability that keeps his best friend safe.