Parrots are famous for mimicking human speech, but new research suggests they may also grasp some of what they’re saying. According to a recent article by Marilyn Perkins for Live Science, some parrots use words in context—and sometimes with surprising accuracy. In the wild, parrots communicate through signature calls, a bit like names. But in […]
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China’s plans to trace wildlife trade risks inflaming trafficking, critics warn
Chinese authorities are considering changes to wildlife trade regulations that govern the live trade in 18 parrot and reptile species, several of which are gravely threatened by poaching and illegal trade. The proposals involve the implementation of a “special marking system” of ID tags on bird leg rings or microchips inserted in reptiles to enable […]
Flight of Freedom…
Some years ago, I used to think that an African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) would make a great pet… that is until I actually saw where they came from. Their roots lie deep within the lush rainforest and that is where they truly deserve to be. As these amazing and colourful birds effortlessly winged their […]