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Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds

The Guardian UK Wednesday 17 June 2026, 04:00 UTC By Nicola Davis Science correspondent 1 min read
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Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcherWhen it comes to following human cues, it seems the greatest of all time might actually be the goat. Researchers have discovered that, like young children, goats are able to follow the direction of a human voice to find an item.

Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcher

When it comes to following human cues, it seems the greatest of all time might actually be the goat.

Researchers have discovered that, like young children, goats are able to follow the direction of a human voice to find an item.

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