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

New research shows that we should respect reptiles as sentient beings who experience a wide range of emotions—including anxiety, excitement, fear, and pleasure.

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.

The ball python is the most commonly traded African species under CITES, with more than 3 million of these reptiles exported since 1975, mainly from Togo, Ghana and Benin. Listed under CITES ...

Sentient Reptiles Experience Mammalian Emotions A detailed review of scientific data finds evidence of reptile sentience. Posted Nov 01, 2019 ...

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 ...