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Alex the Parrot: Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Animal Intelligence

10/29/2025

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Alex the parrot, an African gray, transformed ideas about animal intelligence through his interactions with Irene Pepperberg, including demonstrations of self-awareness by asking about his reflection.
Alex was purchased in 1976.
He learned to communicate using a model/rival technique.
He identified 50 objects and recognized colors and quantities.
Alex died in 2007.

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Story summary

Alex the parrot, an African gray, transformed ideas about animal intelligence through his interactions with Irene Pepperberg, including demonstrations of self-awareness by asking about his reflection.
Alex was purchased in 1976.
He learned to communicate using a model/rival technique.
He identified 50 objects and recognized colors and quantities.
Alex died in 2007.