Alex & Me
- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Will relentless consumerism end up destroying our planet? Or can science and technology allow us to innovate our way out of trouble? This book invite you to examine the risks and opportunities to come.
Irene Pepperberg Book order
Irene Pepperberg is a scientist noted for her studies in animal cognition, particularly concerning parrots. Her work delves into comparative studies of the cognitive fundamentals of language and communication. She was among the first to extend research on animal language acquisition, previously focused on other species, to birds, aiming to understand the core principles of language learning and use. Beyond her scientific pursuits, she is also dedicated to wildlife conservation, with a specific focus on parrots.
- 2009
- 2008
Alex & Me
How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--And Formed a Deep Bond in the Process
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The poignant story centers on Alex, an African Grey parrot who passed away at the age of thirty-one, leaving behind a legacy of intelligence and emotional connection. His final words to his owner, Irene Pepperberg, reflect their deep bond and the groundbreaking research they conducted together. The narrative explores themes of animal cognition, love, and the impact of human-animal relationships, shedding light on the remarkable capabilities of parrots and the profound loss felt by those who knew him.
- 2002
The Alex Studies
- 446 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Twenty years ago Pepperberg set out to discover whether large-brained, highly social parrots were capable of mastering complex cognitive concepts and the rudiments of referential speech. This book represents the long-awaited synthesis of the studies constituting one of the landmark experiments in modern comparative psychology.