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In studying a defective gene known to cause Huntington's disease, researchers found that sheep are able to pass a number of tests that are typically given to humans with Huntington's disease. Cognitive testing found that sheep have the ability to distinguish between different pairs of colors or object shapes. Moreover, they demonstrate they ability to recognize each others' faces, remember significant others for at least two years, and discriminate between breeds of sheep. There is also evidence that sheep can correctly categorize plants in groups of families, navigate their way through a maze, and develop more complex social interactions. Males appear to form long-term bonds with other males and support these partners in fights.  READ MORE