When I was an undergraduate (over thirty years ago), I spent a year working with Alex, the African gray parrot who was part of Dr. Irene Pepperberg’s research project on animal cognition. My experience with Alex included some unforgettable lessons. One of the greatest I learned from Beatrix Gardner, one of the researchers who taught the chimpanzee Washoe sign language.
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Be Kind Online. Please.
I had another bad Facebook experience. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, but I always am. I made a mistake, … More Be Kind Online. Please.
Stranded Carp Refuses Help: Respecting the Wishes of Others
This morning, a carp was thrashing in the shallow water off the beach near my house. After watching him for … More Stranded Carp Refuses Help: Respecting the Wishes of Others