After his recovery, researchers noticed Bruce was using small pebbles to rid his plumage of mites and dirt—a practice that has never been observed before. University of Auckland Necessity may be the ...

For centuries, people have taught parrots how to say dirty words and dance. But according to a new study, some parrots have picked up a new skill: using pebbles to grind seashells into calcium-rich ...

Bruce, a partially beak-less Kea parrot, is giving the term "bird brained" new meaning by wow-ing scientists with his innovative self-care tools. Animal Minds/University of Auckl Bruce, a partially ...

Not to be dramatic, but I would die for Bruce the kea. The parrot lives in at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand. He’s missing the upper part of his beak, but that doesn’t ...

In the spring of 2013, Megan Lambert noticed the greater vasa parrots of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park doing something odd. They looked like they were licking the cockle shells that lined the floor of ...

Josh has a degree in Biology from University College London, and specialises in animals, palaeontology, climate, and the environment.View full profile Josh has a degree in Biology from University ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...