alex the african grey parrot (head to the eric1819.com site)
Irene Pepperberg, an animal psychologist, bought alex the african grey parrot in 1977 from a pet shop on the Northwest Side. She began a 30-year study that would change our understanding of the intelligence of avian species. Her research with Alex challenged the notion that birds could only mimic human language, but not understand the meaning.
What is Alex?
Alex (short form for Avian Learning experiment) was initially an African Grey Parrot for Sale parrots african grey for sale parrot purchased from a pet shop. Through his lifetime, he broke new ground in the field of animal psychology and proved that animals are just 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.
Alex was able to recognize the shapes, colors and materials, as well as the sizes of objects. He also understood the meaning behind words, a feat which was uncommon for birds.
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