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 the Parrot, an Apt Student, Passes Away". NPR.
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African gray parrot from Congo When he was put in front of a mirror, Alex inquired the answer to the first existential question ever asked by an anima - "What color?" - referring to himself. He had learned that his color is gray after being told six times. Until today, Alex is the only animal which posed a question about itself.
Did you know a parrot once asked, "What color am I?" This amazing bird, named Alex, shocked scientists by showing self-awareness! Watch to about t. Parrots come in different colors and sizes, but one thing is for sure they are all cute. If you were to wake up one day and find that you are a parrot which one do you think you would be? Would you be a Macaw, Parakeet, or Cacique? Don't just guess; take up the quiz below and get to find out! Granted, it was asked what color things were all the time.
"What color is this key alex?" "yellow" stuff like that. So asking for the name of his own color isn't surprising really. Reply reply DingyWarehouse The existential "what color am I" has less to do about identifying colors and more about recognizing the existence of the self, though.
TIL the first animal to ask an existential question was from a parrot named Alex. He asked what color he was, and learned that it was "grey". en.wikipedia.org Open Share Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Top New Controversial Old Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] Comment deleted by user Reply reply wiscondinavian.
Alex, the African Grey parrot, is the only animal to ever ask an existential question. He asked "what color" he was. This parrot personality quiz helps you find what kind of parrot you are, based on how you talk, play, and show your colors.
Answer quick, fun questions to discover your type and enjoy a few surprises along the way. Not this poll! This is the real deal, find out what kind of parrot you are! Do you enjoy making people happy? How about a whistling? Or pretending to be one of your favorite movie stars? Well I bet you didn't know that by answering questions like this you could find out what kind of parrot you are! Take the quiz and find your true bird! What type of parrot are you? Saturday morning is here, how do you most enjoy spending your weekend? Spending time alone unwinding from the long week Relaxing in bed drinking tea Painting or doing something creative Going to the beach with friends Partying and playing games What is your favorite kind of music?