Alex & Me

How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--And Formed a Deep Bond in the Process

Autori

• Irene Pepperberg

Parametri

Pagine

240pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Animali
• Biografie e pensieri
• Natura, animali
• Psicologia
• Saggistica

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The poignant story centers on Alex, an African Grey parrot who passed away at the age of thirty-one, leaving behind a legacy of intelligence and emotional connection. His final words to his owner, Irene Pepperberg, reflect their deep bond and the groundbreaking research they conducted together. The narrative explores themes of animal cognition, love, and the impact of human-animal relationships, shedding light on the remarkable capabilities of parrots and the profound loss felt by those who knew him.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008