Alex & Me Official

: Alex demonstrated the ability to understand complex concepts like "bigger," "smaller," "more," "fewer," and "none". He could identify colors and shapes and even add small numbers.

Published in 2008, this New York Times bestseller chronicles the groundbreaking scientific work and deep personal bond between Pepperberg and Alex, who challenged the scientific community’s understanding of animal intelligence. Alex & Me

: Available at Walmart for $9.99 and Barnes & Noble for $18.99. : Alex demonstrated the ability to understand complex

: Some critics felt the book focused too heavily on Pepperberg’s personal academic struggles and funding issues rather than the science. Others on The StoryGraph questioned the ethics of keeping a highly intelligent creature in a lab setting. Where to Buy : : Available at Walmart for $9

BUT in revealing how Alex lived, and the day-to-day workings of her lab, Pepperberg may soon find herself open to fresh criticism. The New York Times Alex & Me Movie Review | Common Sense Media