Alex the African Grey Parrot
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 alter our perception of the intelligence of avian species. Her study with Alex has challenged the belief that birds only mimic human speech, without any understanding of the meaning.
What is Alex?
Alex (short form for Avian Learning experiment) was originally an african greys for adoption buy african grey parrot for sale african grey purchased from a pet store. However, over the course of his life, he blazed trails in animal psychology that were far beyond anything previously thought possible. He also proved that animals are as intelligent as primates or dolphins. In 2007 when he passed away, Alex was one of the most well-known talking birds around the world, appearing on television programs and scientific reports.
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