Parrots use video calls to combat loneliness

A study by the University of Glasgow found that parrots sing and play more after having video calls with each other. The birds were taught to make calls with a tablet and then allowed to do it on their own over a two-month period. During this time, they made 147 deliberate calls and demonstrated more social behaviors, showing that it was helping to combat their loneliness. The team hopes that technology could be used in the future to help these clever creatures connect with each other and live happier lives in captivity.