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Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird: A True Story
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u/Alantha ยท 27 pointsr/Awwducational

[Alex]( http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_(parrot) was truly an incredible bird. There was a NOVA special a few years ago on him as well as lots of great stuff in the Wiki article. Seeing intelligence in other animals like this is humbling.

Some highlights of Alex's abilities:

  • Understanding the concept of zero (we share this with Alex, dolphins, chimps and bonobos.)
  • Distinguishing between material types (he would touch something with his mouth then identify it; wool, paper, etc.)
  • Counting, quantities up to six
  • Self awareness (that is nearly as huge as understanding zero, only 10 animals have self awareness including humans)
  • 100 word vocabulary and an ability to understand what he is talking about
  • Distinguishing between different colors
  • Distinguishing between different shapes

    Here is a 12 minute video from the NOVA special and how his death affected people (introduced by Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson). It must have been devastating for Dr. Pepperberg. As scientists we are not supposed to remain a little detached from our test animals, but an animal like Alex is something truly special. I am sure when that bond was broken it was very difficult for Dr. Pepperberg. Even all these years later, my heart goes out to her.

    A short video highlighting some of Alex's understanding.

    Here is a link to Dr. Pepperberg's website: The Alex Foundation. It is currently being updated, but I included it incase you want to bookmark it for later.

    Alex & Me, Dr. Pepperberg's book on their work together.

    Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird, a children's book about Alex.

    National Geographic article on Animal Minds.

    Edit - There's been some discussion on parrot ownership in here and I wanted to share PBS's "Parrot Confidential" (full episode). Many parrots are purchased then given up when the owners realize how much dedication, time, and patience it takes to keep one (let alone some parrots have a lifespan of 70+ years). This documentary is about parrot rescues and the current situation of the parrot trade. Once you get home (unless you can watch tv at work without anyone caring), I suggest checking it out. It's incredibly informative.