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Nation 2 June 2024 | 11:00 PM

Legalise your parrots, owners urged

IPOH: People who keep parrots as pets have been urged to legalise their birds to ensure they can freely partake in activities the state government is planning with a newly established association, says Perak executive councillor Loh Sze Yee.

Video Games 30 Mar 2024 | 02:00 AM

Scientists find that parrots love playing tablet games

A team of scientists has demonstrated the interest that parrots, particularly intelligent birds, can show for mobile applications.

Nation 2 June 2024 | 04:00 AM

Register with association to get proper licences, Perak exco rep urges parrot owners

IPOH: The Perak state government is urging more parrot owners to register with the newly-established Perak Parrot Association (PBKTP) in order to keep their birds legally, says Perak exco member Loh Sze Yee.

Gadgets 14 May 2024 | 04:00 AM

Can parrots converse? Polly says that’s the wrong question.

Half a century ago, one of the hottest questions in science was whether humans could teach animals to talk. Scientists tried using sign language to converse with apes and trained parrots to deploy growing English vocabularies.

Metro News 22 Sept 2023 | 11:00 PM

Parrots get to spread their wings

KEEPING parrots as pets is not just about providing them with food and water. The owners must be willing to sacrifice their time to care for their feathered pals and treat them as part of the family.

Internet 22 Apr 2023 | 09:07 AM

‘Hello, hello’: Parrots taught to make video calls feel less lonely, study shows

Humans are not the only ones who feel lonely. Some animals like parrots do too, and to feel less lonely, what do they do? Video call another parrot.

Singapore 21 Feb 2023 | 05:02 AM

Abused parrot in video rescued by animal welfare society

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A parrot that was flicked in the beak by a woman and fed saliva in a viral video has been rescued by an animal welfare society.

Metro News 16 Aug 2023 | 11:00 PM

Parrot carriers a hit with bird owners abroad

CLEAR carriers that allow owners to flaunt their pets are currently a trend among pet owners, but they can be costly.

Other Sports 21 Jan 2022 | 10:35 PM

Olympics-Canadian snowboarder Parrot eyes Beijing gold after cancer battle

(Reuters) - Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot said on Friday that the mental toughness he gained during his battle with cancer carried over to the slopes where the slopestyle Pyeongchang silver medallist now hopes to go one better and win gold at the Beijing Olympics.

Aseanplus News 21 Oct 2023 | 05:32 AM

‘Come back to visit her as a parrot’: Tears flow online as woman in China, 22, weds dying love of life to spend final days as married couple

Boyfriend has just weeks left to live after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this yearLoving partner is convinced her man will continue to love and cherish her in the afterlife

Nation 1 Aug 2021 | 11:00 PM

Totally smitten after seeing images of parrots

CYBERJAYA: Every weekend, prior to the implementation of the movement control order, a group of parrot owners would gather on the fringes of a residential area in Cyberjaya with their feathered pets.

Social Media 5 July 2022 | 01:00 AM

Apollo, TikTok famous parrot, speaks for himself

Meet Apollo the parrot - his parents nourish him with fresh chicken eggs, organic vegetables and the occasional bug.

Entertainment 13 Apr 2022 | 12:53 AM

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, voice of Iago the parrot in 'Aladdin', dies at 67

Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67.

Nation 25 June 2021 | 07:41 AM

Beautiful plumage: Perhilitan seizes protected parrots, parakeets and a songbird in raid on house

JOHOR BARU: Some 23 protected birds of various species have been seized by the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) in a raid here.

Indonesia 20 Nov 2020 | 07:23 AM

Smuggled parrots stuffed in plastic bottles: Indonesia police

FAKFAK, Indonesia (AFP): Dozens of parrots stuffed into plastic water bottles have been discovered on a ship docked in Indonesia's Papua region, authorities said Friday (Nov 20).

World 7 Jan 2020 | 01:47 AM

Parrot mistaken as ‘woman screaming for help’ gets visit from police

FLORIDA (ANN): A concerned resident called the police to check on her neighbor after she supposedly heard a woman screaming for help, in Florida, United States. Police officers from Lake Worth Beach gave the homeowner a visit only to meet the man’s pet parrot Rambo, the one apparently creating the sound.

Entertainment 5 Nov 2020 | 12:05 AM

In Brazil, a parrot puppeteer’s death stirs the nation

An outpouring of emotion in Brazil has followed news that Tom Veiga, the puppeteer behind Louro Jose, a two-foot-tall parrot that’s a fixture on the country’s most popular morning show, had passed away.

Metro News 20 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Fowl mess at Ipoh Padang

THE flock of pigeons at Ipoh Padang in Perak may be an attraction for some folk, but the mess the birds leave behind is an eyesore.

China 22 Apr 2020 | 07:54 AM

China accuses Australia of parroting Trump with coronavirus criticism

SYDNEY (Reuters): China accused Australia of taking instructions from the United States over its criticism of Beijing's handling of the initial outbreak of the novel coronavirus, marking a further deterioration in ties between the two major trading partners.

Global 12 Jan 2020 | 12:30 AM

Costa Rica's rainforest beckons with screaming parrots, unique plants and more

Tortuguero is welcoming more people visitors keen to see its huge variety of plants and animals.

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