Nature's Numbers
Discovery
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The Remarkable Numerical Abilities of an African Grey Parrot
This chapter explores the exceptional numerical cognition of an African grey parrot named Alex. It delves into how Alex could comprehend numbers through words and symbols, perform arithmetic operations, and demonstrate an innate understanding of numerical concepts like counting and comparative numbers. The story showcases Alex's unique abilities that far exceeded traditional expectations and raises intriguing questions about numerical cognition in non-human species.
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