FfFfFfFF 58,127 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 A study from the University of Sydney and the University of Roehampton in London suggests that kangaroos are capable of intentionally communicating with humans, suggesting a higher level of cognitive function than previously thought. Researchers presented captive kangaroos with an “unsolvable task”, in this case, food inside a box they couldn’t open. Dr Alexandra Green, a co-author of the study, said rather than just give up when they couldn’t open the box, the vast majority of the kangaroos looked to the researcher and then back to the box, a gesture interpreted as a request for help. This “gaze” has been observed in other animals when asking humans for help, but lead author Dr Alan McElligott said generally that was true only for those that had been domesticated for hundreds of years. “Indeed, kangaroos showed a very similar pattern of behaviour we have seen in dogs, horses and even goats when put to the same test.” https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/16/whats-that-skip-researchers-kangaroos-communicate-talk-people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Beethoven 205 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I want one Music is a higher revelation than philosophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie 6,099 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 My dog does this with her treat jar 😂 I love animals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic 20,830 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 We should try domesticating them and see what happens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbage day 11,817 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Chic said: We should try domesticating them and see what happens! I can't imagine that going well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic 20,830 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just now, Cookie Woman said: I can't imagine that going well. Future gym instructors, werk! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 99,113 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, Chic said: We should try domesticating them and see what happens! Hmmmm good luck with that If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo 37,977 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Imagine men trying to domesticate kangaroos but they end up domesticating humans and keeping them in their pouches 툭 까보면 어김없이 소리질러와 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 78,959 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I love that, animals are so intelligent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 246 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Everything is connected. Who knew! fav song: lady haha — no floodz ft adele Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatislaps 34,854 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 45 minutes ago, Cookie Woman said: I can't imagine that going well. inb4 zaddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbage day 11,817 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Chromatislaps said: inb4 zaddy Fun fact: I was actually compiling them to make a comment like this, but then I saw @Chic's comment and decided I'd rather piggyback off that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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