Facial Expresions In Animals

A horse named Icaro is the boss of the farm where he lives, in east Sussex, England. "horses are expressive" says Cramond who has raised animals for more than 20 years. A new study supports her observation. Scientist that make a variety of faces. "In fact they have 17 distinct facial expressions" says Jennifer Wathan, a psychology researcher.

Horses aren't the only animals who's facial expressions have been studied. Scientist have also looked at faces made by cats, dogs, and chimpanzees facial expressions can tell animals what other members of their species are thinking. This helps them avoid conflicts, strengthen bonds, and show intentions to play, mate, or groom. Translating horses facial expresions can help a vetenarian. for example when it becomes ill. It can also help owners try to solve behavior problems. …show more content…
Studies suggest that humans have the ability to accurately interpret some animal emotions just by looking at facial expressions. I would be cool if everyone knew animal expersions. It also would help owners communicate and understand animals,for examlpe when the wanna pee or poop , if there lost , hungy ,happry or sad . When us humans understand animals its gonna be easier for us to know what they