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+Alex the African Grey Parrot
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+Irene Pepperberg, an animal psychologist, purchased Alex in 1977 from a pet shop located on the Northwest Side. She began a 30-year study that would change our understanding of the intelligence of avian species. Her research with him challenged the notion that birds can only mimic human speech with any understanding of what it means.
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+What is Alex?
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+Alex (short form for Avian Learning experiment) was originally just an African grey parrot bought from a pet store. However, over the course of his life, he blazed trails in animal psychology that went beyond what was previously thought to be possible, and he proved that animals can be as intelligent as primates or dolphins. Until his death in 2007, Alex was one of the most famous talking birds in the world, appearing on TV programs and scientific reports.
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+Alex was able to recognize the shapes, colors and materials as well as the sizes of objects. He also knew the meaning behind words something that is not typical for birds. For  [charmingafricangreyparrotforsale](https://charmingafricangreyparrotforsale.com/) instance, if you hear the word "grape" he would know that it was a fruit and not an vegetable. This was due to the way that Dr. Pepperberg taught him words. She and a colleague would play the roles of student and teacher. Alex observed and listened. He was awarded for correct pronunciation and definition with the object that was associated with the word.
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+She also taught Alex the meaning of words, not just the sounds. This was an innovative method in the sense that it is usually the situation that pet parrots are taught words to be fun only. The owners don't mean what they say when they use a particular word. Alex however, on the other hand, meant exactly what he said when he used a certain word.
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+Some scientists argue that it is unfair to compare Alex with humans when it comes to intelligence. They argued that even though Alex could communicate, he wasn't able to use logical expressions such as "if there is x, then there is y."
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+Alex's research on animal consciousness and intelligence is controversial. Up until his death in 2007 at 31 years old Alex was among the most well-known talking parrots in the history of the world.
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+What was Alex's personality?
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+Alex was a violent gang member who enjoyed committing gruesome acts of brutality. He was a likeable character despite his violent tendencies, and seemed to enjoy the power he had over his fellow hoodlums. He was a narcissist to two things in his life which was violence and classical music, especially Beethoven who's music always evoked images of blood and depravity for him. He also was known to drink milk spiked with drugs, which his gangmates and he would then use to prepare themselves for their "ultraviolence."
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+Alex's unremarkable background as an African Grey parrot at a pet store served him well. Irene Pepperberg, his human trainer was able to teach him words and concepts quickly. Her study of him for thirty years changed the way we think about animal cognition and communication. She credited Alex for teaching her to use the rival model, which proved useful in other animals as well as children with learning disabilities.
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+Dr. Pepperberg continued her research with other parrots, including Wart and Griffin. She is now an assistant professor at the University of Washington and continues her pioneering research on birds.
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+As the youngest member of the gang, Alex is perhaps the most innocent. She's a more of a tween and has been described as extremely teasing. She is also the biggest animal lover in the group. She often acts as peacemaker between Clover and Sam when they get into irrelevant disputes (such as in "Abductions").
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+Alex has a strong sense of her own self-worth that she uses as a tool to manipulate others. This has led to many conflicts with other members of the gang. This includes her long-time adversaries Gigi Hollingsworth who she blames for spilling juice all over her blanket as in the midst of her childhood ("Mime World"). She also has an Emo/Goth persona. She loves wearing black clothes and write deep poems about love, loss and life ("Boy Bands will be Boy Bands"). The writers of the show have said that Seth MacFarlane's song is her favorite and that she was a lover of his.
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+What was Alex's intelligence?
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+When Alex the African grey parrot first entered animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg's world in 1977, he might be seen as just another pet. However, over the subsequent 30 years, Alex helped revolutionize the field of animal psychology by demonstrating that birds aren't just "rabbit brains."
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+When Irene Pepperberg first saw him at the pet shop, Alex was already an accomplished talker. He could categorize and name objects, and identify and request them. He could also express his emotions, for instance, when he was frustrated or annoyed during training sessions. He would express this to his trainers by placing his head on the cage or shouting loudly, "I want a banana."
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+Alex's brain is so sophisticated that he is able to understand and classify objects such as their colors, shapes, and materials. He was also able to discern a difference between a wood box and a plastic bag, as well as count and compare the amounts of different objects. In fact, he even knew the concept of zero, which humans typically don't grasp until around age four!
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+Alex's abilities were impressive because, unlike other parrots he understood what he said. He was able to use his vocabulary of more than 100 words to describe the characteristics of objects, and also communicate their sizes and materials. He also demonstrated an understanding of analogies and was able to recognize the written form of words - though it was not apparent that he could connect them with their spoken counterparts.
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+Parrots are the majority of birds that learn to speak, but they don't know what they mean. To teach Alex, Pepperberg and her assistants would create scenarios involving the object they wanted him to learn about. This technique is referred to as the rival model, and it has since become a common method of teaching animals.
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+In addition to his brain skills, Alex was a friendly and playful dog who loved to interact with his owners. He was often a mentor and cheerleader in the training sessions. He would encourage his owners or admonish them to do better. He was also extremely observant and was able to recognize the emotions of his human companions. He would leap into his owner's arm when she was happy, and then cling to her legs if she was upset or sad.
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+What was Alex's impact on the world?
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+In the short time he lived, Alex changed the lives of many people. His legacy is a testimony to his character and determination. He was an inspiration to many travelers, mountain climbers and others who aspired to live life on their own terms. He taught his students that you can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it. He believed that you can reach excellence if you don't think about what other people think.
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+Chris/Alex had to face many obstacles during his journey. He was confronted with the loss of his father as well as financial issues and difficulties. He was able to overcome all of these challenges through sheer determination and determination. He never gave up his goal of becoming a successful mountain climber. He pushed on towards his goal and eventually became one of the most famous mountain climbers in the world.
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+Even after his passing, he continues to inspire people across the world. Free Solo is a film about Alex and his amazing achievements in climbing. The film has received a lot of critical acclaim and is considered to be one of the most acclaimed documentaries ever made. It has won numerous awards including the Academy Award in 2019 for Best Documentary Feature.
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+Alex Pepperberg was the first to develop the field of avian intelligence, in addition to his work for Dr. Pepperberg. He could perform more than 100 vocal labels for actions and objects and was able to count sets of objects up to six, and demonstrate math skills that were incredibly advanced for an avian at the time.
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+He also could communicate with other animals using sign language and had a solid understanding of grammar. He employed a method of training called "rival model" which included two trainers who showed the bird what they were trying to teach it. The trainers would switch their positions frequently so that the bird was able to interact with both of them and receive attention and rewards from each.
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+Alex was named a National Hero in 2014 by President Barack Obama after the success of Free Solo. He was able to accomplish so much in his lifetime because of his determination to character and his determination to live life on his terms.
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