Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. As a companion to three African Grey Parrots myself, I simply ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Zoo Knoxville’s beloved African grey parrot has died after a battle with cancer at the age of 38. The zoo announced Einstein’s death on Thursday. In May 2023, animal care ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Einstein, Zoo Knoxville's beloved African Grey Parrot, has died. She was 38. The famous parrot hatched in 1987 and arrived at Zoo Knoxville in 1992. "She had a vast vocabulary and ...

When police arrived at the home of Martin and Glenna Duram, the scene they walked in on looked, to all intents and purposes, like a tragic case murder-suicide. Husband martin lay dead with five ...

The phenomenon of parrots dancing isn’t just anthropomorphism or wishful thinking by pet owners – it’s backed by scientific research. In groundbreaking studies, particularly those conducted by ...

Pair of African Grey Parrots. Widely regarded as the most skilled avian vocal mimic, the African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) stands at the pinnacle of speech imitation abilities. These ...

Birds with colorful vocabularies know exactly how to bring on the laughs, whether they mean to or not. Those with a large repertoire may even pick up a few words you'd rather they not say! Regardless, ...

The lively Parrot rules the roost. Molly, the African Grey Parrot, entertains with humor, dancing, and unexpected phrases. She frequently uses Alexa to play her favorite song, even when alone. African ...

African grey parrots are internet stars. It’s easy to see why—the charismatic birds sing, tell jokes, and sling profanities. But how do the endangered birds get from African forests to your feed?