Grace Smith-Viduarre and Tim Wright: 點解鸚鵡識講嘢嘅？- Grace Smith-Vidaurre and Tim Wright

點解鸚鵡識講嘢嘅？- Grace Smith-Vidaurre and Tim Wright

無論係學Beyoncé飆高音、揈住頭聽經典搖滾樂、又或者係向動物園遊客講粗口，鸚鵡經常令我哋好震驚 。只有這種動物能說人類的語言，有些更厲害得出奇。到底係點做嘅呢？Grace Smith-Vidaurre and Tim Wright以鸚鵡身體結構解釋鸚鵡係點樣講嘢、尖叫、詛咒以及背誦資料。[由Anton Bogaty執導，Jack Cutmore-Scott旁述,，Jarrett Farkas配樂].

Parrots stand out as some of the only animals able to produce human speech, astonishingly even switching accents or languages, like the British parrot who returned home speaking Spanish. Their complex social lives and unique vocal anatomy allow them to mimic an impressive variety of sounds. Specialized brain circuits and flexible tongues give parrots the tools to imitate, communicate, and even use words appropriately. However, their allure has also put wild populations at risk, making their protection vital.