Books like Alex & me by Irene M. Pepperberg

Name: Alex & me
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Irene M. Pepperberg

For thirty years, Irene M. Pepperberg and her African Grey parrot Alex explored the bounds of animal intelligence, demonstrating abilities to count, understand abstract concepts, and use language. Their work challenged prevailing views on bird cognition and illuminated a profound human‑animal relationship, offering insights into animal consciousness and communication.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology

Authors: Irene M. Pepperberg

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