Tortoises have human-like feelings

Tortoises can feel human emotions, like optimism and positivity, a University of Lincoln study has found.

Tests have shown red-footed tortoises experience long-term moods, similar to those of mammals and birds.

The new findings could help shape how animals are cared for in captivity, according to a university spokesperson.

Prof Oliver Burnman, who studies animal behaviour and welfare, said the results “represent a significant shift in our understanding of what reptiles experience”. Read more at BBC