Pet Parrots Taught To Video Call Each Other To Prevent Loneliness

I just read this fascinating article about pet parrots being taught to video call each other to prevent loneliness. Apparently, researchers in Austria have trained a group of African grey parrots to use tablets to communicate with other bird buddies. The tablets were set up with a custom app that allowed the birds to make video calls to each other. I mean, can you imagine the sight of a parrot holding a tablet like a human? It’s hilarious!

Anyway, the idea behind the experiment was to prevent loneliness among pet parrots. Apparently, parrots are highly social creatures and can become depressed and even die if they don’t have enough social interaction. However, because parrots are long-lived animals that can live up to 80 years, it can be hard for owners to provide all the social interaction they need.

So, the researchers came up with the idea of using video calls to allow pet parrots to interact with each other, even if they are not physically together. The results were encouraging, with the parrots showing signs of excitement and engagement during the video calls.

As someone who loves animals and has a pet cat, I totally get the importance of social interaction for animals. It’s so easy to forget that our furry (and feathery) friends also need love and attention. It’s great to see innovative solutions like this that help animals live happier and healthier lives.

Overall, I think this article serves as a reminder that pets are sentient beings that require care and attention just like humans do. It’s also a great example of how technology can be used for the greater good, even in unexpected ways.