Lizards such as this skink may give humans a mental picture of a cold, emotionless animal, but reptiles do have emotional responses like any other pet. Being aware of their emotional states can improve their safety and help them have a high quality of life.
September 1, 2022
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Pet Talk: Reptile emotions
When thinking of reptiles, the image that comes to the minds of most people can vary from a garter snake slithering through the grass to lizards of Jurassic proportions roaming the earth. The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions? ...