Bird brain? Maybe not so dumb afterall...

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    michaelab, Jan 26, 2004
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    That's one smart bird - probably smarter than many of the non-feathered kind you see in H&M or Gap on a Saturday afternoon ;)

    Seriously though, 1000 words in a brain that big - makes you wander just how intelligent animals with bigger phsyical brains, such as cats or dogs, can really be...
     
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    'Alison Hales, of the World Parrot Trust, told BBC News Online: "N'kisi's amazing vocabulary and sense of humour should make everyone who has a pet parrot consider whether they are meeting its needs.

    "They may not be able to ask directly, but parrots are long-lived, and a bit of research now could mean an improved quality of life for years." '

    'improved quality of life' - WTF?

    'meeting its needs' - ??

    erm........open the window matey!
     
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    950 Words a that's 949 more than I hear working here!

    Knowing the americans they'll be setting up a Parrot school next to teach them.
     
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    Cut his head open and disect his brain I say!

    It's only a matter of time till we have Planet of the Ape's, Parrot style!
     
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