A new study published in the journal Open Science says that goats prefer "positive human facial expressions ." To do the study, the researchers released the goats in an area with two black and white photos of human faces (one smiling and one angry). The researchers found that the goats preferred to get closer to the photo of the smiley face.
The results suggest that goats have the ability to read people's facial expressions . According to the research group, the findings "should spark discussions about how we handle and treat goats." Next time you see a goat … smile!
