The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.
While the kea parrot’s beak would normally be considered essential for survival, Bruce has innovated other ways of commanding ...
A study reported in Current Biology shows how physical disabilities in the animal world can be overcome through behavioral ...
Bruce the Kea parrot is missing the upper half of his beak, but he has turned this disability into a weapon to keep ...
Bruce the kea—a species of alpine parrot native to New Zealand—lost his upper beak in an accident as a young bird. But that ...
In 2005, archaeologists discovered a 600- to 1,000-year-old tomb filled with painted wooden masks and headdresses decorated with parrot feathers. These elaborate decorations created “false heads” that ...
Gaming on Linux has never been better. Thanks to advances in compatibility layers like Proton, drivers, and distro-level optimizations, Linux now supports thousands of games, from AAA titles to indie ...
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Correction: A previous version of this article described the kākāpō as almost blind. It has nocturnal vision. Originally moved Jan. 14, 2021. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most ...