Alex the African Grey Parrot
Irene Pepperberg, an animal psychologist, purchased Alex in 1977 from a pet shop in the Northwest Side. She began a 30-year study that would change our understanding of the intelligence of birds. Her research with Alex disproved the belief that birds can only imitate human language without understanding meaning.
What is Alex?
At first, alex the african grey parrot (short for Avian Learning Experiment) was a normal African Grey Parrot for Sale blue african grey parrot grey african parrot bought from a pet store. Over the course of his life, he broke new ground in the field of animal psychology and proved that animals are as intelligent as dolphins or primates. Alex was one the most famous talking bird around the globe until his death in 2007. He appeared on TV shows and scientific reportages.
In his life, Alex learned over 150 words and could recognize the colors, shapes, materials, and quantities of objects. He was able comprehend the meaning of words, which is a rare feat for birds.
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