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"According to researchers from Queen Mary University of London, goats have the capacity to communicate with people like other domesticated animals such as dogs and horses.

"Dr. Christian Nawroth, first author of the study, says, "Goats gaze at humans in the same way as dogs do when asking for a treat that is out of reach, for example.

"Goats were the first livestock species to be domesticated, about 10,000 years ago," says lead author Dr. Alan McElligott. "From our earlier research, we already know that goats are smarter than their reputation suggests, but these results show how they can communicate and interact with their human handlers even though they were not domesticated as pets or working animals."

"(Previous research at the college concluded that goats are far cleverer than previously thought and can learn how to solve complicated tasks quickly and even remember how to perform them at least 10 months later.)

And in a shout-out to goats everywhere, the researchers hope the study will lead to broader and better understanding of how smart livestock can be in their ability to solve problems and interact with people … and thus an improvement in animal welfare in general.

Says McElligott, “If we can show that they are more intelligent, then hopefully we can bring in better guidelines for their care.”
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Tincup

Probably!

Bill_I_Am

It says The Farm at Beekman 1802, so I don't think it's a pen in a house. I don't know any more—I only discovered it this afternoon. I'm hoping they get to outside in the morning.

Tincup

Darling!
How does the owner keep them in that little pen (inside the house?). Surely they'll soon be jumping over it!

Bill_I_Am

That is one contented goat. The other goats looking on are probably jealous.

Oh, and don't miss this baby goat cam streaming 24/7. They are mostly sleeping now, but do check back tomorrow!

https://video.nest.com/live/sXP3cXVNK8

Tincup

Namaste.

dhi

I think primarily the householders.
Nice to find a 'sympatico'.
Namaste.

Tincup

Yes dhi, cats are supposed to balance, rearrange, and smooth the energy of a house. Not to mention the householders.

Tincup

You're welcome Patti!

PLG1958

Wonderful set, Marilee! Thank you!

dhi

Very good ulangariver.
Tincup - some believe that feline energy helps a person to manage their energy. I find that a very interesting thought.

Tincup

Ha! Yeah, poor goat.

Tincup

But I like the poetry. :o)

Tincup

I don't know how fixed this one's countenance is, Alex. I think he or she is smiling, perhaps?

iceng

Goats are so much more then, what their fixed countenance, portends :-))

Tincup

I agree dhi. These two are definitely buddies, no question about it. I agree that cats are superb communicators. Nonverbal looks and behaviors are their main communication style.

dhi

Some really great information there. I think all animals have the ability communicate if we pay attention. In fact, I can tell when my cat is ignoring and pretending to ignore. In truth, I have been talking to mine when I say something critical and the head springs as if on a ratchet and she looks straight into my eyes. And I know she is taking in what I say.
And this goat looks very happy!

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