Pepperberg Irene - Alex & Me How A Scientist And A Parrot Discovered A Hidden World Of Animal Intelligence - - And Formed A Deep Bond In The Process - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: New York Times Bestseller The remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas. " You be good. I love you " were Alex's final words to his owner research scientist Irene Pepperberg before his premature death at age thirty - one on September 6, 2007. An African Grey parrot Alex had a brain the size of a shelled walnut yet he could add sound out words understand concepts like bigger smaller more fewer and none and he disproved the widely accepted idea that birds possess no potential for language or anything remotely comparable to human intelligence. Alex & Me is the incredible story of an amazing irascible parrot and his best friend who stayed together through thick and thin for thirty years the astonishing moving and unforgettable story of a landmark scientific achievement and a beautiful relationship.
Title: Alex & Me How A Scientist And A Parrot Discovered A Hidden World Of Animal Intelligence - - And Formed A Deep Bond In The Process
Author(s): Pepperberg Irene
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780061673986
Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 9/1/2009