Just another ordinary day… perched on my favorite spoon. ☺️

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Pepperberg has been awarded the 2025 Division 3 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science (APA). She will be formally honored in August at the APA Annual Convention. 🎉🎉🎉

Sharing again for anyone who may have missed it — our 2026 Alex Foundation Calendar is still available for sale.🎉
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I would like a song!😀
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Animal Talk: Paw 2: Inquisitive Parrots, Singing Whales, Retired Chimpanzees, Banjos & More — Wild Interest People use language to express themselves, but do you ever wonder how other animals communicate with each other? If they don’t speak like us, how do they convey information? If you listened to our fir...

Tune in to hear Dr. Pepperberg on the newest episode of this kids’ podcast!
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Corknut time!🎉

Griffin LOVES his spoon collection!😍

Which animals can count and understand simple math? Many animals have a sense of quantity, but they don't count or do math the way humans do.

Dr. Irene Pepperberg shares insights in this new Live Science article — check it out!

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Thanks to the incredible GENEROSITY of our DONORS, we have raised $17,246!🎉 Your support means the world to us. 🙏 We now have a lovely pile of CORKNUTS!🥰

We’re still short of our FUNDRAISING goal—every DONATION supports our groundbreaking research into avian cognition and the ongoing care of our birds. Your support really makes a difference. 🎉😃 www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=...
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Check out some of the great parrot-themed GOODIES we offer in our Teespring store! Athena is taking a look too!😍All PROCEEDS fund our research at the Alex Foundation.🎉 alexfoundation.creator-spring.com
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Thanks to our incredible donors, we've raised $16,410!🎉😃We have just one more week to go in our fundraiser! If you would like to donate, click here: www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=...
All proceeds directly support our research and care for Griffin and Athena.🥰

This gorgeous ALEX SUNCATCHER is available now in our gift shop! All proceeds help fund our research.😃Click here to purchase: alexfoundation.org/product/crys...
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Ode to the Corknut😍

The CORKNUT pile continues to grow, and we have now raised $7,180! 🙂 Your DONATIONS will be DOUBLED up to 15k. Click here if you would like to support us🎉
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Dr. Pepperberg shares her unique insights in this interesting article from Live Science.

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We have 14 prints for PURCHASE of this beautiful ILLUSTRATION of Alex by G. Afonso. They measure 11.5 x 15 inches and are printed on high-quality archival-grade paper. The price is $75 and includes shipping in the USA. alexfoundation.org/product/alex...

The CORKNUT pile is growing, and we have RAISED $4,240 so far! Our generous DONOR will match all donations up to 15k, so any donations are doubled!!!!
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TODAY is the first day of the Alex Foundation Spring Fundraiser!🎉To honor Griffin's 30th birthday, our GOAL is to raise 30k! Can you help us get there? No donation is too small. www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=...

The JOY of eating CAKE, especially when it's your HATCH DAY! 🎂

HAPPY HATCH DAY to Griffin and Athena!!!🎉This year GRIFFIN turns the BIG 30, and we were thrilled to celebrate with this special BANERRY ALMOND CAKE. 🎂🍰 This 30-year-old parrot continues to amaze us with his mighty intelligence and huge personality.🥰

Thank you!

Do your regular online shopping and help raise money for the Alex Foundation!🙏 Sign up for iGive.com and they will give us $5 if you make your first purchase within 30 days.🎉🎉 www.igive.com/cvVhU5q

These two adorable sweeties wish you a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!🌹
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This stunning, limited edition star-shaped CRYSTAL ornament is a timeless ALEX collectible. It is designed to double as a suncatcher, adding an avian sparkle to any space.

THANK YOU to Harrison's Bird Foods for your generous donation of nutritious and organic premium bird food! 🙏 We are truly grateful for your unwavering commitment to avian health!
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Thank you! 😊

Haha, not so many but plenty of attitude. 😁

What a beautiful flock!

Yes, this is the official Alex Foundation account. We just left Twitter for Bluesky. Wonderful to hear about your rescues. ❤️🦜🦜🦜🦜