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Can Parrots Converse? Polly Says That’s the Wrong Question.

May 12, 2024

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In a cautious new paper, scientists tried to determine whether an interactive speech board might enrich the life of a parrot named Ellie.

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Can Parrots Converse? Polly Says That’s the Wrong Question.

In a cautious new paper, scientists tried to determine whether an interactive speech board might enrich the life of a parrot named Ellie.

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