Here's one that has slipped by me until today. I've seen it a thousand times but never really saw it.
Here's what I'm talking about. When I open an enclosure my kids come out to see me. If my hands are in inside then they must be checked for food. If no food is found then they look into my eyes with this "where's the food" look. Most of us have seen it. It's an expression on the face. Mostly done with the eyes.
Why do they look us in the eyes/face? Why don't they just keep staring at the hands, that's where the food comes from.
It's just one of the little things that happens when we engage them but I never really saw it until today.
They are such interesting animals. I wish I knew what they were thinking.
It's just my opinion but I think there is more going on than just automated responses. Maybe I just spend too much time with them.