Do Kangaroos Really Communicate With Humans? Published December 17th, 2020 - 12:12 GMT
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Highlights Their gaze was pretty intense, said co-author Dr Alexandra Green, a post-doctoral researcher in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at University of Sydney.
Kangaroos intentionally communicate with humans in similar way to pet dogs and other domesticated animals, using an intense gaze , a new study claims.
Aussie and UK researchers found kangaroos gaze at humans when they re having trouble accessing food, as if to implore us to help.
In experiments, the experts tested kangaroos at various wildlife sanctuaries down under, by putting their food in a closed plastic container.