People love going to zoos. You get a close-up look at wild animals, might get to watch sea lions jump through a hoop, and just might be cussed out by an unruly gang of parrots. Wait, what? That’s ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry has inspired various stories from across all human cultures. However, ...

There have been many studies on the capability of non-human animals to mimic transitive actions—actions that have a purpose. Hardly any studies have shown that animals are also capable of intransitive ...

Birds have long been admired for their vibrant colors and melodious songs, but some species take things to the next level with their ability to talk. While parrots might be the first to come to mind, ...

The ability of parrots to mimic human speech has long fascinated people, but a new study reveals that their gift of gab goes beyond simple imitation. Researchers have found that the brains of small ...