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Up until his death in 2007, Alex was one of the most well-known talking birds around the world, appearing on television shows and in scientific reports.<br><br>In his lifetime, Alex learned over 150 words and could recognize shapes, colors, materials, and quantities of objects. He was able to understand the meanings of words which is a rare feat for birds. When he heard the word "grape" it was clear that it was not a plant but it was a fruit. This was due to the method that Dr. Pepperberg taught him words. She and a colleague would role-play the roles of student and teacher. Alex observed and listened. When he listened to the correct pronunciation and definition of the word the word, he was awarded the object that went along with it.<br><br>She also taught Alex the meanings of words, rather than just the sounds. This was a novel approach as pet parrots typically only learn words to enhance their novelty. When pet owners speak a particular word, they don't really mean what they're saying. Alex however, on the other hand, was referring to exactly what he said when used a specific word.<br><br>Some scientists argue that it is unfair to compare Alex with humans in terms of intelligence. They argued that even though Alex could communicate, he was not proficient in using logic expressions such as "if x then y."<br><br>Although this is still controversial, the fact remains that Alex set the stage for research into the animal mind and consciousness. He was one of the world's most famous talkative parrots until his death in 2007 at the age 31.<br><br>What was Alex's personality like?<br><br>Alex was an infamous gang member who enjoyed committing brutal acts of violence. Despite his violent tendencies, he was a very likeable person and seemed to appreciate the power he wielded over his fellow hoodlums. He was addicted to violence and classical music. 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He would communicate this to his trainers by putting his head against his cage or yelling loudly, "I want a banana."<br><br>Alex's intelligence is so advanced that he is able to comprehend and categorize objects such as their colors, shapes, and materials. He could also discern the distinction between bags made of plastic and wooden box, and measure and compare the quantities of various items. In fact, he understood the concept of zero, something humans don't usually grasp until around age four!<br><br>Alex's abilities were impressive because, unlike other parrots Alex understood what he was saying. He was able to use his vocabulary of more than 100 words to describe requests, refuse, and objects, and also convey their dimensions and materials. 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