What do owners do for their lonely and bored parrots, which are social animals? Give them tech to video call other parrots, of course.
Parrots were taught how to make video calls to other parrots. During free call time over a period of two months, they "came alive". Some showed each other their toys. Some developed best friends.
There's more. Watch it for yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHcAOlamgDc
And read the article in the latest Smithsonian.
#science #nature #positivity #MentalHealth
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