Parrot Intelligence

Parrot IntelligenceConstant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 801, Segment 2

Dec 28, 2020 • 13m

African grey parrots are as intelligent as a five-year-old child. Just check out these hilarious stories about Alex, Dr. Pepperberg’s world famous parrot. He even apologizes, but just to get what he wants. Guest: Irene Pepperberg, Research Associate and Lecturer, Harvard University

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