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Alex (May 18, 1976 – September 6, 2007) [1] was a grey parrot and the subject of a thirty-year experiment by animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg, initially at the University of Arizona and later at Harvard University and Brandeis University. When Alex was about one year old, Pepperberg bought him at a pet shop. [2]
From work with the single subject Alex, Pepperberg and her colleagues have gone on to study additional grey parrots, and also parrots of other species. Other notable parrot subjects of her research have been Griffin, Arthur, and Athena. [5] Alex was found dead on the morning of September 6, 2007, and was seemingly healthy the previous day. [4]
If asked what the difference was between two identical blue keys, Alex learned to reply, "None" (he pronounced it "Nuh"). [50] [51] [52] Alex died on September 6, 2007. [53] "Poll" was an African grey parrot owned by United States President Andrew Jackson.
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When and where is the execution? James Dennis Ford is set to be executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Florida, at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Alex, 31, American-born African grey parrot, subject of animal language experiments. [63] Sir John Compton, 82, St. Lucian Prime Minister (1979, 1982–1996, 2006–2007), stroke. [64] Norman Deeley, 73, British footballer (Wolverhampton Wanderers). [65] Russell E. Dougherty, 87, American former commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command. [66]
YouTuber Alex “Sir Kipsta” Dragomir has died at the age of 17 after battling heart failure, his family members confirmed. Celebrity Deaths in 2021: Stars We’ve Lost Read article The social ...