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Katala - Protecting the Red Vent Cockatoo - PART 1 Dot Schwarz explains more about her visits to KatalaNon-Parrot people criticise me for caring as much ab … read more

Dot Schwarz tells us about the second half of her visit to Katala.To read Part 1, click here.Thirty-five year old Sabino has been with Katala since the inception. He used to be a poacher and now he’s … read more

Dot Schwarz discusses noisy Parrots.A man entered a pet shop and asked: ‘I’m looking for a pet Parrot. Have you got a quiet one? The salesman shook his head. ‘The toy shop is three doors down, Sir.’ I … read more

Dot Schwarz takes a look at Parrot intelligence.Dr Nathan Emery (Senior lecturer in Cognitive Biology, Queen Mary University of London) puts it like this: ‘The problem may be one of likeness: we look … read more

Dot Schwarz tells us about Parrots that are helpful.Let me tell you about two Parrots that I’ve met recently. Mia’s story is how a Parrot’s life changes for the better with a suitable home. Rio’s sto … read more