Reptile Behaviors We Anthropomorphize
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Experiences and reinforcements can bend and alter that instinct to a degree so that some reptiles exhibit behaviors that are easily mistaken for emotions such as affection, affinity, or even hatred. Reptiles most certainly learn to associate their keepers with food, good and bad experiences, and stress.
Rethinking Anthropomorphism
Advances in neurobiology and behavior research demonstrate that there are traits and behaviors shared across species that were previously thought to be unique to humans (e.g., corvid tool use); we believe that by highlighting those similarities, guests can further empathize and connect with animals.
We included two snakes—the ball python snake that children heard a story about, and another low threatening snake (garter snake)—and a non-snake reptile (lizard) and amphibian (frog) to examine whether children's attitudes would change for the target animals in the study (snakes) or if it may generalize to other similar animals (lizard and ...
Stereotypical Behaviours In Reptiles
Stereotypical behaviours in reptiles occur due to stress and the reptile , we can improve welfare by allowing them to have greater control over their environment and giving them choice (Nagabaskaran et al., 2021). Stress in captivity can be caused by a number of different factors such as artificial lighting, exposure to aversive or loud noises, uncomfortable temperatures, unnatural substrates ...
Crump is engaged, entertaining, and never judgmental. . . . If we want to change views of reptiles and amphibians we need to start out by acknowledging and understanding people's current belief systems. Because views of reptiles and amphibians are shaped by myth and fable, we need to comprehend those stories before we can change those attitudes.
Reinstating reptiles
Abstract Non-avian reptiles have long been neglect in cognitive science due to their reputation as slow and inflexible learners, but fortunately, this archaic view on reptile cognition is changing rapidly. The last two decades have witnessed a renewed interest in the cognitive capacities of reptiles , and more ecologically relevant protocols have been designed to measure such abilities. Now, we ...
