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Post by Jane on Apr 22, 2023 1:05:35 GMT -7
A study has shown that parrots enjoy video calls with other parrots. Researchers wanted to find out if they could learn to make and receive video calls to help with loneliness. Eighteen pet parrots in the US were taught how to ring a bell and touch a photo of another bird on a screen to make a call to that bird. The birds made 147 deliberate calls and during the calls they did more preening, singing and playing.
What next - a dating site for parrots maybe!
Jane
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Post by Haz on Apr 22, 2023 8:47:27 GMT -7
When Chy sees herself in a mirror, she thinks it is another bird and taps on the mirror with her beak. If she saw her photo, it would probably be the same.
Haz
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Post by Grant on Apr 22, 2023 20:55:25 GMT -7
This is really interesting. Definitey a new world we live in when an animal family member gets their own digital tablet. This is how it starts. The next thing you know you'll have 4 large bags of sunflower seeds delivered to your front door and be wondering who placed the order. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Grant
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Post by Jane on Apr 23, 2023 2:17:47 GMT -7
Yes, I can see it now:
"I am looking for a long term partner with a good sense of humour and all his own feathers. Must enjoy imitating things, shredding stuff, eating human food and generally causing havoc"
Jane
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Post by Haz on Apr 23, 2023 7:44:40 GMT -7
You don’t need a video call. They can use Alexa to order toys and food.
Haz
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Post by Grant on Apr 25, 2023 2:01:22 GMT -7
Someone is going to design a pet communication app, it's just a matter of time.
Grant
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