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While most animals don't learn their vocalizations, everyone knows that parrots do—they are excellent mimics of human speech. But how large is the vocabulary of different parrot species? Do males ...

African Grey parrots have the gift of gab in a way that few other birds, even talking birds, do. You may have heard of Alex the Grey Parrot, who had amassed a vocabulary of over 100 words before his ...

The African Grey parrot is not just a bird with pretty feathers. It is one of the smartest bird in the whole world. Many scientists call it the “Einstein” of the bird world because of its amazing ...

On any ordinary day in Majengo Sokoni, a bustling market in King'orani, Mombasa, the run of daily hustle is the norm. Traders squeeze through narrow aisles to offload goods as money change hands ...

African Greys are one of the most popular pet parrots. They are very intelligent birds. They have the ability to imitate human speech and just about any other sound they choose. The amazing thing is ...

I’ve discussed many times how other species display a helpfulness and desire to assist in times of need. The list has included capuchins, elephants, rats, bonobos, and vampire bats. This ...

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