I recently discovered that snakes do not have the part of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. This makes them incapable of higher thought processes (like the concept of friendship). I was wondering if Leopard Geckos might have this, or are they limited in the same way as snakes?
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Do Geckos Have a Cerebral Cortex?
ninjabat
Dec 10, 2004 11:56 AM
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geckogrl6
Dec 10, 2004 07:14 PM
though it's not something we covered in my psych classes, I'd be willing to bet it's missing in most if not all herps.
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hill4803
Dec 10, 2004 07:23 PM
Most reptile do have a cerebral cortex...it is not as large as ours, but it is there.
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