Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Parrot Prodigy May Grasp the Concept of Zero This 2005 article discusses how a study involving the "talking" parrot Alex "suggests that some birds may have a better grasp of numbers than the average three-year-old child" in that Alex "may understand the concept of zero." Includes links to related sites. From National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/07/0715_050715_parrotzero.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *