[HTML][HTML] What is a pair bond?
Pair bonding is a psychological construct that we attempt to operationalize via behavioral
and physiological measurements. Yet, pair bonding has been both defined differently in …
and physiological measurements. Yet, pair bonding has been both defined differently in …
[HTML][HTML] Fundamental challenges and likely refutations of the five basic premises of the polyvagal theory
P Grossman - Biological Psychology, 2023 - Elsevier
The polyvagal collection of hypotheses is based upon five essential premises, as stated by
its author (Porges, 2011). Polyvagal conjectures rest on a primary assumption that brainstem …
its author (Porges, 2011). Polyvagal conjectures rest on a primary assumption that brainstem …
Learning in non‐avian reptiles 40 years on: advances and promising new directions
Recently, there has been a surge in cognition research using non‐avian reptile systems. As
a diverse group of animals, non‐avian reptiles [turtles, the tuatara, crocodylians, and …
a diverse group of animals, non‐avian reptiles [turtles, the tuatara, crocodylians, and …
SquamBase—A database of squamate (Reptilia: Squamata) traits
S Meiri - Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Motivation I present a database that contains information on multiple key traits for all 11,744
recognised species of squamates worldwide. The database encompasses key traits and a …
recognised species of squamates worldwide. The database encompasses key traits and a …
Social behaviour as a challenge for welfare
JS Doody - Health and welfare of captive reptiles, 2023 - Springer
In recent decades, husbandry techniques have generally improved to better facilitate the
general health and welfare of captive reptiles, although many harmful practices remain. In …
general health and welfare of captive reptiles, although many harmful practices remain. In …
[LIVRE][B] The secret social lives of reptiles
Covering diverse species from garter snakes to Komodo dragons, this book delves into the
evolutionary origins and fascinating details of the mysterious social lives of reptiles. Reptiles …
evolutionary origins and fascinating details of the mysterious social lives of reptiles. Reptiles …
Brains, behaviour, and cognition: Multiple misconceptions
Despite abundant evidence to the contrary, non-avian reptiles are widely considered as
behavioural and cognitive underachievers. The persistent myth of the sluggish, primitive …
behavioural and cognitive underachievers. The persistent myth of the sluggish, primitive …
The ecology of ageing in wild societies: linking age structure and social behaviour
The age of individuals has consequences not only for their fitness and behaviour but also for
the functioning of the groups they form. Because social behaviour often changes with age …
the functioning of the groups they form. Because social behaviour often changes with age …
Effects of ontogeny, rearing conditions, and individual differences on behaviour: Welfare, conservation, and invasive species implications
GM Burghardt, DG Layne-Colon - Health and welfare of captive reptiles, 2023 - Springer
The captive environments that we provide for reptiles are not ideal. This issue applies across
a variety of situations, including: rearing hatchlings or neonates in captivity prior to release in …
a variety of situations, including: rearing hatchlings or neonates in captivity prior to release in …
[HTML][HTML] Reinstating reptiles: from clueless creatures to esteemed models of cognitive biology
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 …
slow and inflexible learners, but fortunately, this archaic view on reptile cognition is …