In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and ...

Scientists’ changing understanding of animal sentience could have implications for U.S. law, which does not classify animals as sentient on a federal level, according to Reddy.

There is good reason to believe fish, amphibians, molluscs and insects are sentient, according to a new declaration signed by three dozen scientists. The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousnes… ...

Far more animals than previously thought likely have consciousness, top scientists say in a new declaration — including fish, lobsters and octopus. Recent research backs them up.

"It has never been reported in reptiles before. It's something that humans do." To measure stress levels in the snakes, Martin used a heart-rate monitor designed for humans.

Elephants Are Sentient. Why Won't Courts Admit They're People? | Opinion. Published Jan 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM EST Updated Jan 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM EST. By Marti Trgovich . Editor and Writer.

Reptiles, fish, and insects were seen as simple creatures that reacted purely on instinct. Scientists rethink animal consciousness: Reptiles, fish, and insects may be sentient Skip to main content ...