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Alex the African Grey Parrot Dies
grrlscientist writes "Yesterday, I received the devastating news that Alex the African Grey parrot, who was both a study subject and colleague to Irene Pepperberg, died unexpectedly at 31 years of age. 'Even though Alex was a research animal, he was much more than that. This species of parrot generally lives to be 50-60 years old, so Alex was only middle-aged when he died. According to some reports I have read, it is possible that Alex might have succumbed to Aspergillosis, a fungal infection of the lungs that he has battled in the past. However, the cause of death will not be known until after a necropsy has been completed... Alex's veterinarian is returning from vacation to personally conduct this necrospy.'"
Animal control officials are shadowing Fido, rumoured to be in a White Ford Bronco driving down I-95. Fido, the famous physics dog, is said to be a suspect in the surprising parrot case. Yesterday, a necropsy revealed teethmarks in the flank of Alex, the dancing parrot who is said to have helped invent the personal computer.
A trainer for Fido was heard to say, via cell phone, "if the tooth don't fit, you must acquit!"
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Newsworthy? Colored parrots are going down.
Indeed, but are we talking about African, or European parrots?
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I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day.
I cut down trees, I skip and jump, I like to press wildflowers.
I wish I'd been a girlie, just like my dear paapaw.