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96 pp.
| Lerner |
June, 1998 |
TradeISBN 0-8225-2859-2$$23.93
(3)
4-6
Photographs by
William Munoz.
Using the work of scientist Dr. Irene Pepperberg (who began studying animal communication with Alex, a grey parrot) as a starting point, the author presents a fascinating discussion of experiments with grey parrots, other birds, and mammals relative to animal intelligence and communication with humans. The book is illustrated with good photographs that extend and clarify the text. Glos., ind.