emotional level on par with a human two year old.If you have a moment, take a look at the video. Its worth your while.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Alex The Parrot
I know, I know. He's not a cat. But occasionally when an amazing animal or animal story catches my attention I have to post it. Alex was part of a thirty year study with animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg. He died in 2007. At the time of his passing, his intelligence level was reported to be on par with a human five year old and his emotional level on par with a human two year old.
If you have a moment, take a look at the video. Its worth your while.
emotional level on par with a human two year old.If you have a moment, take a look at the video. Its worth your while.
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Amazing! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for sharing, Sandra.
Someone spent a lot of time with Alex. Great story.
Isn't he amazing. I caught part of a story on MPR and I think they were talking about Alex, because the bird was part of an ongoing study and had a huge vocabulary. Anyway, she had to leave him overnight at the vet and as she started to walk away, he said 'I'm sorry. I'll be good.Don't leave me.' Wouldn't that break your heart?
Great Post, Sandra. Loved the parrot doing rooster sounds!
Thanks, Robin. How are you? Wasn't he just the cutest thing?
Hubby and I watched it twice. So amazing. They obviously had a great rapport.
Awesome! I wonder what many of our animal friends could accomplish if we worked at it? Maybe they are moving up the evolutionary ladder and will catch us! Gasp! Really enjoyed this!
HI Ginny. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Shel, He was one smart little bird wasn't he. And yes, they really did seem to be connected didn't they.
Great video. Einstein's range of knowledge was really impressive--and surprising.
He was a smart little bird wasn't he?
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