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Alex & me : how a scientist and a parrot discovered a hidden world of animal intelligence--and formed a deep bond in the process / Irene M. Pepperberg.
This story of Alex, a famous African Grey parrot, documents his thirty-year relationship with his trainer and the ways in which his life has changed scientific understanding about language and thought.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780061672477
- ISBN: 0061672475
- Physical Description: vii, 232 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Collins, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | My wonderful life moment -- Beginnings -- Alex's first labels -- Alex and me, the vagabonds -- What's a banerry? -- Alex and friends -- Alex goes hi-tech -- The next horizon -- What Alex taught me. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African gray parrot > Behavior. Cognition in animals. Animal communication. Human-animal relationships. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | QL 696 .P7 P457 2008 | 30539054 | General Collection | Available | - |