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“African Grey Mafia” Threaten Grey Parrots in Wild

Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on February 1, 2013
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Interview with Boyd Matson on the Unethical Trade in Wild African Grey Parrots on National Geographic Weekend... (World Parrot Trust)
Interview with Boyd Matson on the Unethical Trade in Wild African Grey Parrots on National Geographic Weekend... (World Parrot Trust)

African grey parrots are the most populous non-human Africans outside of Africa… These charismatic parrots are our most important ambassadors, charming people around the world with vocabularies of up to 200 words and advanced cognitive abilities. For at least 50 years, grey parrots have been among the most internationally-traded wild birds on earth. CITES (the Convention…