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In 2013, things were looking bleak for a malnourished, undersized parrot who was missing half his beak and struggling to survive in the wilds of Arthur’s Pass in New Zealand’s South Island. Then, says ...

While the kea parrot’s beak would normally be considered essential for survival, Bruce has innovated other ways of commanding respect. Bruce the kea parrot lost his upper beak, but his disability hasn ...

Kea parrots are known for being extremely curious and capable of solving complex problems; they can even make each other chuckle. Now, for the first time, a kea named Bruce has demonstrated skilled ...