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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.'"
Will someone tell me what kdawson is smoking? Why do I find myself looking at that name every time I see an article that has no business on Slashdot?
) Human Kind Vs Human Creation
) It'd be interesting to see how many humans would survive to serve us.
Hah! How many of us are, for all intents and purposes, ALREADY in a cage? Most humans would be damn happy to VOLUNTARILY trade complete freedom for a safe, stable envinroment where all their needs were met.
SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.