Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Uncovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process
by Irene M. Pepperberg
Hardcover- $17.46

On September 6, 2007, an African Grey parrot named Alex died prematurely at age thirty-one. His last words to his owner, Irene Pepperberg, ...

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  "Alex and Me" by auntcak2003 (see profile) 01/28/10

 
  "Alex and Irene bowl over what scientists and all of us used to think about animal intelligence!" by KeaKiya (see profile) 02/24/12

How can the reader not fall in love with Alex and be inspired by Irene? As it was said on a PBS Nova 2011 program about their research, "bird brain" is no longer a criticism but forever more a compliment! Now I want to read Irene's (Dr Pepperberg's) book which is a collection of her research papers. Please help Irene, Griffin, and Wart to continue their work by supporting the Alex Foundation!

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