Everyone knows that parrots can "talk," but it's been assumed they only copy what they hear, and don't really communicate. But an African gray parrot named N'kisi has a huge vocabulary, as well as a sense of humor. He uses correct grammar and seems to know what he's saying. He's even telepathic. Warning: If you have a pet bird you love, don't...
People who keep parrots are as close to them as other pet owners are to their cats and dogs, so imagine how these pet owners feel when government officials, who are trying to control the spread of a deadly bird disease called Exotic Newcastle, come into their homes and kill their pet bird?often right in front of them. So far, the disease has...