January 2, 2010
Scaly breasted lorikeet. This little fella is Queensland grain grower John Coggan’s pet. He and his team of four have just broken the record for the most wheat planted in 24 hours (905 ha). Captured by ABC Radio’s Robin McConchie. As featured on 612 ABC Brisbane Breakfast with Spencer Howson.
July 11, 2009
September 17, 2007 Alex, a parrot that could count to six, identify colors and even express frustration with repetitive scientific trials, has died after 30 years of helping researchers better understand the avian brain. Alex could count to six, identify colors and even express frustration with repetitive scientific trials. The cause of Alex’s death was unknown. The African grey parrot’s average life span is 50 years, Brandeis University scientist Irene Pepperberg said. Alex was discovered …
