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Post by ZandraJoi on Sept 22, 2023 8:16:00 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-09-19-can-birds-communicate-using-cellphones-tabletsStory at-a-glance In the U.S. alone, more than 20 million parrots are kept as pets, and many of them aren't given enough stimuli to meet their cognitive and emotional needs Researchers with Northeastern University in Boston taught pet parrots how to use tablets and cellphones to make video calls, then allowed them to initiate calls to other birds Every parrot engaged with the system, and most of them "exhibited high motivation and intentionality" in doing so Some of the parrots experienced "arguably life-transformative" benefits from interacting with members of their same species, such as foraging behaviors and learning to fly Parrots require daily social interaction and mental stimulation at least on par with what you would give to a preschooler to avoid developing behavioral problems My notes: Animals especially birds do adapt. So this doesn't surprise me at all! But just like with kids, wouldn't it be better to just INTERACT with them without tech? You can't get the same "feel" when it's virtual. I was going to put this in Animals but I feel it relates more to the tech aspect.
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Post by Bob on Sept 22, 2023 17:25:19 GMT -5
That's unreal! It's bad enough kids get cell phones. Now animals?
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Post by Steve on Sept 24, 2023 11:59:00 GMT -5
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Post by ZandraJoi on Sept 24, 2023 19:55:49 GMT -5
That's unreal! It's bad enough kids get cell phones. Now animals? Who thinks of this stuff! LOL As above, who thought, Hey, let's give a bird a phone & see what they do with it!
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Post by demonskeith on Oct 7, 2023 3:26:32 GMT -5
That's just insane, but a good reminder that there are other species that can learn just as much as we have. Hopefully insects never get this smart.
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Post by Steve on Oct 7, 2023 11:03:22 GMT -5
Just think ... anytime someone buys a new car they could call all their friends and let them know about it.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 7, 2023 19:16:18 GMT -5
That's just insane, but a good reminder that there are other species that can learn just as much as we have. Hopefully insects never get this smart. Well some insects, while not smart per se, their bodies do evolve to be resistant to all the pesticides. It's why they have to keep upping the formulas. Just think ... anytime someone buys a new car they could call all their friends and let them know about it. LOL I got it!
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Post by lainee on Oct 8, 2023 12:48:57 GMT -5
Hmmm...who thought of it...good question:-) I'm guessing some skinny tech guy in his tiny little cubicle, with too much time on his hands....who was REALLY, REALLY bored
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