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48 | Dr. Burghardt on Human Fear of Snakes and Snake Cognition

48 | Dr. Burghardt on Human Fear of Snakes and Snake Cognition

FromSnake Talk


48 | Dr. Burghardt on Human Fear of Snakes and Snake Cognition

FromSnake Talk

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Length:
68 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Gordon Burghardt to discuss some of the most asked questions about snakes.  Dr. Burghardt has been conducting research at the intersection of psychology and herpetology since the 1960s.  They start with a discussion on human fear of snakes - more specifically, if we are born with this fear, or if it is learned as we develop.  Chris and Gordon also dive into snake cognition touching on topics such as chemoreception and self-recognition. Connect with Gordon at University of Tennessee Knoxville.Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.
Released:
Mar 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Faced with a world that instinctually persecutes snakes, Dr. Jenkins talks with the foremost experts on snake biology and conservation. The discussions range widely including topics such as snake ecology, snakebites, and captive breeding. All of the conversations have the same goal, to help the listener increase their knowledge and leave behind any irrational fears of snakes.