news.yahoo.com— When Yosuke the parrot flew out of his cage and got lost, he did exactly what he had been taught ? recite his name and address to a stranger willing to help.
May 21, 2008View in Crawl 4
It has been pretty well established that African Grey parrots are one of several species determined to be self-aware. That birds knows his name, he knows what it means when he says it. Once you have spent considerable time interacting with an educated African Grey, you "know" deep in your brain stem that you are dealing with a whole other level of intelligence that is a different quality of awareness that is not mammalian in nature. They are probably the closest to dealing with an alien intelligence on this planet. The interesting thing about African Greys is that they often have a very well developed sense of humor.
You obviously have not spent lots of hours with African Grey Parrots. While intelligence varies amongst individuals, as it does with humans. I have dealt with some African Grey parrots with a very high level of self awareness, and the ability to problem solve, and communicate in clear, unambiguous manner. African Greys can be educated, and learn, not just trained.
je12uMay 22, 2008
Ugggh...this is ALL my 2yo watches at home! I come to work to escape it and look what f**kin happens!!
mivasoMay 22, 2008
Practical!Milla Valkeasuo
robbiedoMay 22, 2008
It has been pretty well established that African Grey parrots are one of several species determined to be self-aware. That birds knows his name, he knows what it means when he says it. Once you have spent considerable time interacting with an educated African Grey, you "know" deep in your brain stem that you are dealing with a whole other level of intelligence that is a different quality of awareness that is not mammalian in nature. They are probably the closest to dealing with an alien intelligence on this planet. The interesting thing about African Greys is that they often have a very well developed sense of humor.
robbiedoMay 22, 2008
You obviously have not spent lots of hours with African Grey Parrots. While intelligence varies amongst individuals, as it does with humans. I have dealt with some African Grey parrots with a very high level of self awareness, and the ability to problem solve, and communicate in clear, unambiguous manner. African Greys can be educated, and learn, not just trained.
clarktoMay 23, 2008
this is totally a Haruki Murakami novel....
lemmingjesusJun 1, 2008
He has a right to remain silent.
djangomJul 27, 2008
Parrots rock!
liquiddreams82Dec 23, 2008
Da fugg???