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My new book is Alex & Me, which I found about a year ago while looking for Christmas present-books for friends and family. The topic originally piqued my interest, and as I have started to read, I continue to be intrigued by a parrot capable of complex thought and conversation comparable to a human toddler.
I have included a video below that contrasts Alex's abstract thinking with the typical "parroting" of other birds. After three decades working with Dr. Irene Pepperberg, Alex passed away unexpectedly, but he is remembered fondly by his human "colleague," many news organizations, and people around the world who have heard about this unique bird. I think a BookTalk is in the works.