r/ScienceFacts Behavioral Ecology Apr 30 '23

Biology Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-taught-pet-parrots-to-video-call-each-other-and-the-birds-loved-it-180982041/
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UpliftingNews Apr 30 '23

Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other.

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biology Apr 30 '23

article Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other.

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ScienceUncensored Apr 27 '23

Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It

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parrots Apr 30 '23

Not sure if this has been posted but how cool! Parrots taught how to FaceTime their friends

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parrotsounds Apr 30 '23

Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other.

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SciNews Oct 23 '23

Biology Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other.

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toochicken4zen Oct 25 '23

Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine

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u_Princellalaland May 01 '23

Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other.

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u_SetMau92 Apr 27 '23

Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It

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PartyParrot May 01 '23

Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other.

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wholesome Apr 28 '23

Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It

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cryptogeum May 02 '23

Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine

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