In the spring of 2013, Megan Lambert noticed the greater vasa parrots of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park doing something odd. They looked like they were licking the cockle shells that lined the floor of ...

Parrots can dance and talk, and now apparently they can use and share grinding tools. They were filmed using pebbles for grinding, thought to be a uniquely human activity – one that allowed our ...

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For centuries, people have taught parrots how to say dirty words and dance. But according to a new study, some parrots have picked up a new skill: using pebbles to grind seashells into calcium-rich ...

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