Considering this, can sheep recognize themselves?
Another recent study demonstrated that it is possible that sheep have a sense of self and can recognise themselves in a mirror – something we only know is possible in very few species, including chimpanzees, dolphins, elephants and magpies.
Subsequently, question is, can sheep Recognise smiles? Sheep can recognise emotions in facial expression, not only in their species but also in humans, researchers say. Researchers at Cambridge University have discovered sheep prefer smiling or relaxed human faces, over angry or stressed ones.
Subsequently, one may also ask, how long do sheep remember faces?
"We know that sheep can not only recognize other sheep, they can remember some faces of sheep for up to two years," said Keith Kendrick, a neuroscientist at the Babraham Institute in Cambridge, England who authored the study in this week's issue of the journal Nature.
What animals can remember faces?
Many other animals have shown an ability to remember human faces, including sheep and fish. Wild crows will hold a grudge for years against people who have treated them badly, and even teach other crows to mob their enemies.
