alex the african grey parrot (click through the next post)
Irene Pepperberg, an animal psychologist, bought Alex in 1977 from a pet shop on the Northwest Side. She began an investigation lasting 30 years that would change our perception of the intelligence of birds. Her study with Alex has challenged the belief that birds can only mimic human speech without any understanding of meaning.
What is Alex?
Alex (short form for Avian Learning experiment) was initially an female african grey parrot grey african parrot parrot for sale african grey bought from a pet shop. Through his life, he forged new ground in animal psychology and proved that animals are as intelligent as dolphins or primates. In 2007 when he passed away, Alex was one of the most well-known talking birds in the world, appearing on television shows and scientific reports.
alex the african grey parrot was able recognize the shapes, colors and materials as well as the quantity of objects. He was able comprehend the meaning of words, which is an uncommon feat for birds.