252: Inside the Mind of a Reptile | Daniel Yates - AAH

252: Inside the Mind of a Reptile | Daniel Yates - AAH

From Animals at Home Network by AAHN

May 25, 2026 · 2h 6m · Episode 252

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Daniel Yates discusses his research on reptile neuroscience and brain anatomy.

In this episode, Daniel Yates presented his research on the neuroscience of reptiles. Daniel shared his PowerPoint presentation titled "Learning Science and How to Deal with People for My Reptiles," focusing on the brain anatomy of reptiles and how it compares to human brain structure. He explained key concepts, including the three "humps" of the reptile brain (forebrain, mid brain, and cerebellum), the optic tectum's role in processing visual information, and how different reptile species have adapted their brain structures based on their environments and behaviors. Daniel discussed various studies, including a 40-species analysis and shared his hypothesis about how reptiles perceive and interact with their environments. The conversation also touched on his personal background in science and his approach to studying reptile neuroscience, emphasizing the need for more research in this area.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/252-daniel-yates/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE…

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Host: AAHN

Guest: Daniel Yates

Topics covered

  • reptile neuroscience
  • brain anatomy
  • species adaptation
  • visual processing
  • research studies

Keywords

  • reptiles
  • neuroscience
  • brain structure
  • optic tectum
  • species analysis

Sponsors

The BioDude, Zoo Med Labs

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